The East Asian eyelid-open technique

Area of Science:

• Oculoplastic surgery
• Facial aesthetics
• East Asian anatomical features

Background:

• The levator aponeurosis fold, or double eyelid, is a significant feature contributing to East Asian facial aesthetics.
• Variations in eyelid morphology can impact perceived attractiveness and facial harmony.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the aesthetic outcomes of creating a dynamic levator aponeurosis fold in East Asian individuals.
• To analyze the impact of this surgical creation on eye size, puffiness, eyelash appearance, and eyebrow-to-ciliary border distance.

Main Methods:

• Surgical creation of a dynamic levator aponeurosis fold (double eyelid).
• Assessment of pre- and post-operative aesthetic parameters including eye size, lid puffiness, eyelash orientation, and facial proportions.

Main Results:

• The procedure resulted in larger, less puffy eyes.
• Eyelashes exhibited an upward and outward curve.
• The distance between the ciliary border and the eyebrow was reduced, improving facial proportionality.
• The characteristic Mongolian eye trait was maintained.

Conclusions:

• Surgical creation of a dynamic levator aponeurosis fold is an effective method for enhancing East Asian eye aesthetics.
• This technique improves key aesthetic features while preserving ethnic characteristics.