Am I a Good Candidate for Double Eyelid Surgery?

Double eyelid surgery, or Asian eyelid surgery, has long been popular in countries like Japan, where it’s the most common cosmetic surgery. In America, popularity is on the rise too.

If you have monolids and have always wished for double eyelids, Asian eyelid surgery could be right for you.

At Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Inc., the foremost cosmetic and reconstructive eye surgeons in St. Louis, St. Peters, and Arnold, MO, specialize in Asian eyelid surgery. Harnessing our years of extensive expertise, we’re dedicated to helping our patients get natural-looking results that suit their unique beauty.

Double eyelid surgery is designed for individuals who desire the appearance of a defined upper eyelid crease, a goal many patients feel enhances their overall look while preserving their natural beauty. If you’re considering this procedure, we’re here to compassionately and sensitively guide you in understanding your options.

Understanding Double Eyelid Surgery

Double eyelid surgery creates an upper eyelid crease in people with monolids, eyes that lack a natural crease or fold above the upper lash line.

People with monolids have a smooth, flat area on the upper eyelid without the visible indentation often seen in other eyelid types. This feature is most common among individuals of East Asian descent.

Monolids can give the eyes a smaller or less defined appearance, so some people may opt for double eyelid surgery to create a natural crease.

With double eyelid surgery, our goal as surgeons is to help you get a more open, defined eye appearance that maintains your unique facial characteristics and enhances your natural beauty.

Are You a Candidate for Double Eyelid Surgery?

You may be an excellent candidate for double eyelid surgery if you’ve always wished for eyes that look wider, more alert, and more open.

Or, perhaps you feel that double eyelids would flatter your face better. Some of our patients also mention that they look forward to applying makeup like eyeshadow or eyeliner more effectively.

Our highly skilled and compassionate surgeons understand that this is a highly personal choice. We’re committed to delivering extremely sensitive, empathetic care attuned to your individual needs.

What to Expect from Double Eyelid Surgery

Our surgeons perform Asian eyelid surgery on an outpatient basis, typically under local anesthesia (general anesthesia is also available).

After a loved one drives you home, you can expect a few days of rest as you heal. Most patients return to work in just a few days, and you’ll come back to our office for suture removal after about one week.

While you’ll feel back to normal in a couple of weeks, your eyelids will continue to heal over several months.

Results are long-lasting, and this procedure often brings enormous satisfaction and self-confidence to our patients who feel unhappy with their eyelids.

Double Eyelid Surgery in St. Louis, St. Peters, and Arnold, MO

If you’re interested in double eyelid surgery, call Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Inc. at 314-567-3567 to schedule a consultation in St. Louis, St. Peters, or Arnold, MO.