Dr. Bray's Plastic Surgery Blog

A fairly easy way to create a more youthful look is to have an eyelid procedure, or blepharoplasty. These procedures can be done to the lower or upper lids, or to both lids.

Why blepharoplasty?

The whole point of blepharoplasty is to reduce that tired, puffy look that many of us acquire as we grow older. Upper eyelids start to become hooded and lower lids develop baggy tissue—these are the areas where blepharoplasty can triumph. Even vision problems can be corrected if the upper eyelid droops so far that vision is impaired. Sometimes, if aging issues are particularly focused in the eye area, an eye lift may be all that is needed to generate a much more youthful look.

Blepharoplasty for Asian women

Around 50-75 percent of all Asians have a single eyelid; they do not have a crease in the upper eyelid. Creating a double upper eyelid through surgery has grown into a popular procedure for Asian women.

Adding the crease seems to make the eye larger and can open up the face. Make-up is easier to put on. Asians who chose this type of surgery do so for these reasons and are not desirous of a more “Western” look.

If you are interested in exploring blepharoplasty or other cosmetic enhancement procedures, please schedule a Los Angeles cosmetic surgery consultation at the Bray Plastic Surgery Medical Center at 310-534-8300 to learn more about how we may assist you.