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Zhujun Li¹, Shengchang Zhang², Jiangang Yu²

¹Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.

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|April 23, 2022

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

The in-fold double eyelid shape is preferred by most patients seeking blepharoplasty, with out-fold being least popular except for specific groups. This classification aids communication between doctors and patients.

Keywords:

Blepharoplasty Double eyelid Survey

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Area of Science:

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Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

Double eyelid blepharoplasty is a sought-after cosmetic procedure, particularly within Asian populations.
Patient satisfaction is significantly influenced by the resulting double eyelid shape.
A comprehensive analysis of preferred double eyelid shapes based on large-scale data was previously lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate patient preferences for double eyelid shapes using the in-fold, on-fold, and out-fold classification system.
To analyze how demographic factors influence the choice of double eyelid shape.
To assess the utility of the in-fold, on-fold, and out-fold classification in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

A large-scale survey involving 11,153 respondents was conducted.
The questionnaire included sections on demographics, desired double eyelid shape, and classification assessment.
Statistical analysis compared shape preferences across various demographic groups.

Main Results:

The in-fold double eyelid shape emerged as the most popular choice overall.
The out-fold shape was least preferred, with exceptions for actors and heavy makeup users.
No significant divergence in preference was noted between patients and plastic surgeons.

Conclusions:

The in-fold shape is the predominant preference, particularly among males, individuals over 40, divorced individuals, and housewives.
Actors and heavy makeup users showed a tendency towards the out-fold shape.
The in-fold, on-fold, and out-fold classification system proved to be accurate and valuable for enhancing doctor-patient communication.