Double Eyelid Surgery for Asians
With the increase in popularity of double eyelid surgery for Asians comes the debate about whether it is a healthy practice or not. In the past 10 years or more, this type of surgery has become so common that in some countries when girls reach their teens (and some boys), it is almost expected that they will have the procedure done. Some members of the Asian community (and non Asian) are concerned that this will cause a loss of ethnic identity and this has become a subject of contention. Those in support of the procedure see it as a relatively non invasive way to improve the appearance of the Asian eye and not a desire to look more western.
The procedure of double eyelid surgery involves creating an eyelid crease which makes the eye appear more open. Around 75% of all Koreans and 50% of all other Asians do not have a double eyelid crease at birth. The process can be carried out in several different ways, some less invasive than others. Recent improvements in technique have seen the development of the durable suture technique which can be done under twilight sedation with a minimum of down time. The procedure involves inserting a row of sutures in the eyelid that are tightened and secured to create the appearance of a permanent crease, or double eyelid.
Ironically, Asians living in western countries are more likely to object to the procedure than those living in Asian countries. Countries such as Korea and Japan have long embraced double eyelid surgery and see nothing wrong with the cosmetic procedure. Cosmetic surgery of all descriptions has been popular since the time it was invented. A person of Jewish decent with a roman nose is unlikely to be criticised for having rhinoplasty, likewise a woman with large breasts who has a breast reduction is never accused of trying to look more 'Asian'. Large, open eyes have always been considered a thing of beauty, and it is not only Asians that aspire to this ideal or undergo surgery to achieve it.
Dr Peter Kim, of Simply Beautiful Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Clinic Sydney, performs 100's of these procedures a year. He believes the procedure makes a 'more beautiful Asian eye' and not a more westernised one.
"In all my years of performing Asian double eyelid surgery, I have never been shown a picture of a western person as an example of the finished product a patient wishes to achieve," he says.
Plastic surgery in general has increased in popularity across all races and nations since its invention, not only amongst the Asian community. This trend indicates that it is an international dissatisfaction with our appearance that drives the popularity of cosmetic surgery and not just a dissatisfaction amongst Asians. A comment made recently by an Asian girl on a negative online article about the Asian cosmetic surgery industry sums it up well.
"Western women are having tans, butt implants and their lips made bigger, I wonder which race of women they are trying to look like?"
While women (and men) continue to spend large amounts of money and time and are prepared to endure considerable amounts of pain and discomfort in the name of beauty, the debate will continue as to whether or not this is a good thing. For years many women and men have spent thousands of dollars annually on fashion, makeup, hair styling and beauty products. Cosmetic surgery is really only an extension of this form of vanity and although not for everyone, should be left up to the individual to decide whether or not it is right for them. In my humble opinion, anything that makes you feel good about yourself is a good thing, and this goes for Asians, Caucasians and those of African descent.
The procedure of double eyelid surgery involves creating an eyelid crease which makes the eye appear more open. Around 75% of all Koreans and 50% of all other Asians do not have a double eyelid crease at birth. The process can be carried out in several different ways, some less invasive than others. Recent improvements in technique have seen the development of the durable suture technique which can be done under twilight sedation with a minimum of down time. The procedure involves inserting a row of sutures in the eyelid that are tightened and secured to create the appearance of a permanent crease, or double eyelid.
Ironically, Asians living in western countries are more likely to object to the procedure than those living in Asian countries. Countries such as Korea and Japan have long embraced double eyelid surgery and see nothing wrong with the cosmetic procedure. Cosmetic surgery of all descriptions has been popular since the time it was invented. A person of Jewish decent with a roman nose is unlikely to be criticised for having rhinoplasty, likewise a woman with large breasts who has a breast reduction is never accused of trying to look more 'Asian'. Large, open eyes have always been considered a thing of beauty, and it is not only Asians that aspire to this ideal or undergo surgery to achieve it.
Dr Peter Kim, of Simply Beautiful Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Clinic Sydney, performs 100's of these procedures a year. He believes the procedure makes a 'more beautiful Asian eye' and not a more westernised one.
"In all my years of performing Asian double eyelid surgery, I have never been shown a picture of a western person as an example of the finished product a patient wishes to achieve," he says.
Plastic surgery in general has increased in popularity across all races and nations since its invention, not only amongst the Asian community. This trend indicates that it is an international dissatisfaction with our appearance that drives the popularity of cosmetic surgery and not just a dissatisfaction amongst Asians. A comment made recently by an Asian girl on a negative online article about the Asian cosmetic surgery industry sums it up well.
"Western women are having tans, butt implants and their lips made bigger, I wonder which race of women they are trying to look like?"
While women (and men) continue to spend large amounts of money and time and are prepared to endure considerable amounts of pain and discomfort in the name of beauty, the debate will continue as to whether or not this is a good thing. For years many women and men have spent thousands of dollars annually on fashion, makeup, hair styling and beauty products. Cosmetic surgery is really only an extension of this form of vanity and although not for everyone, should be left up to the individual to decide whether or not it is right for them. In my humble opinion, anything that makes you feel good about yourself is a good thing, and this goes for Asians, Caucasians and those of African descent.
By Tracey Christensen
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