Oriental facial contours are less pronounced, and those with a single upper eyelid tend to look bulky. People with blepharoplasty have bright eyes and a unique Oriental beauty. People who are born with a single eyelid can have blepharoplasty to change the shape of their upper eyelid, making their eyes appear larger and their eyelashes more lifelike, giving them a more vivid and evocative appearance. Am I a good candidate for blepharoplasty? The following conditions can be operated on: Wei Linping, Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College (1) Thin upper eyelids (2) Thick upper eyelids, subcutaneous fat, bloated single eyelids, commonly known as “swollen eyes” (3) Upper eyelid skin laxity, ptosis of the middle-aged and elderly people (4) Asymmetric eyelids in both eyes (5) Single eyelid on one side and heavy eyelid on the other (6) Eyelid surgery is not suitable for people who want to have blepharoplasty. What are the conditions that make blepharoplasty unsuitable? Severe cardiovascular disease, diabetes or bleeding disorders Short eyelid fissures Severe internal redness What are the methods of blepharoplasty? Embedded Suture: A suture is placed directly between the skin and the eyelid plate, causing the skin of the upper eyelid to adhere to the eyelid plate and forming a blepharoplasty. It is more suitable for young people with thin eyelids and no loose skin. Incision method: This method requires cutting the skin, and the effect is reliable, long-lasting and suitable for single eyelids in all cases. What do I need to do before surgery? Stop smoking and taking aspirin medication before surgery to minimize intraoperative bleeding. Surgery is not recommended during menstruation. How will I feel during the surgery? The surgery is performed under local anesthesia, you are conscious and there will be slight pain during the anesthesia. You can go home after the surgery. How long is the recovery after surgery? The buried thread method is less invasive, does not leave scars, swelling goes down quickly, no need to remove stitches, and the blepharoplasty usually recovers naturally within two weeks. The incision method allows you to remove the dressing from the area one day after surgery, and the stitches are removed five days later. It takes more than a month for the blepharoplasty to become more natural. What should I be aware of after surgery? Both eyes will be swollen in the early stages of surgery. Watching television and using a computer will increase the degree of swelling and prolong the recovery time, so care should be taken. Keep the area clean to avoid infection. What are the results of the surgery? Blepharoplasty can increase the size of the eyelid and eliminate the bloated upper eyelid, making the eyes bright and attractive. There is a recovery period for swelling and the exact results of the surgery will not be clear until a month or more. People with a long eyelid fissure and good skin elasticity in the upper eyelid tend to have good results. Understanding the Risks Blepharoplasty is a very common cosmetic surgery and complications are very rare, but as a surgical procedure, there is a possibility of hematoma, infection, etc. Asymmetry in the height of the blepharoplasty and lack of smoothness in the blepharoplasty line also occur occasionally.