A natural crease, improved definition, without Westernizing the eye shape.
Asian eyelid surgery—also called double eyelid surgery—creates a defined upper eyelid crease while maintaining natural eyelid identity. Dr. Baotram Tran specializes in techniques that enhance definition without erasing ethnic features, making her uniquely positioned to deliver results that look authentic, balanced, and feminine. View Asian eyelid before-and-after transformations here.
This procedure is ideal for patients who want brighter, more defined eyelids while avoiding an over-pulled or rounded appearance.
Asian blepharoplasty is differed from regular eyelid surgery. Asian upper eyelid anatomy varies. While some have double eyelid, many do not. Monolid is when the upper eyelid does not have the crease. Asian blepharoplasty is a surgical technique used to create the upper eyelid crease, also known as pretarsal crease, that is absent in many Asian upper eyelids. This is done not by skin removal, but by precisely placement of sutures of the deeper structure that help open the upper eyelid to the superficial skin. So when upper eyelid is open, the traction creates the crease in the upper eyelid. It may or may not involve some fat removal depending on the individual anatomy. Asian eyelid surgery only creates the double eyelid or the upper eyelid crease. This surgery does not make Asian eyes looks ‘westernize’ or “Caucasian.”
Who Is a Good Candidate for Asian Eyelid Surgery?
You may be an excellent candidate if you have:
✔ Monolid appearance
✔ Low-set or partially formed crease
✔ Hidden eyelid folds due to fat or puffiness
✔ Uneven creases between eyes
✔ Difficulty applying makeup due to fold position
Most patients request:
✨ a higher or more noticeable crease
✨ less heaviness over the lashes
✨ improved lash exposure
➡ This is especially impactful for women who want smoother eyeshadow blending and easier lash application.
Why Dr. Tran’s Technique is Different
Many surgeons perform double eyelid surgery using Westernized crease positioning—this can look unnatural and “surprised.”
Dr. Tran prioritizes:
⭐ ethnically appropriate crease height
⭐ conservative fat removal
⭐ careful skin tensioning
⭐ crease symmetry
⭐ quick return to natural expression
Her approach results in a crease that blends seamlessly with Asian anatomy.
Types of Asian Eyelid Surgery Techniques
🔸 Suture-Based Eyelid Crease Creation (Non-Incisional)
Best for mild changes
✔ No skin removal
✔ Minimal downtime
✔ Reversible technique
Ideal for patients under 35 with good skin elasticity.
🔹 Incisional Double Eyelid Surgery
Best for long-lasting definition
✔ Creates a permanent crease
✔ Allows skin tightening
✔ Allows fat repositioning or reduction
Recommended for:
✔ thicker upper eyelid tissue
✔ asymmetry
✔ hooding
✔ crease disappearing throughout day
🔸 Correction of Previous Eyelid Surgery
Often includes:
⭐ raising a crease
⭐ lowering an overly high crease
⭐ fixing asymmetry
⭐ reducing scarring formation
🔗 Facelift and brow lift can be combined for complementing facial rejuvenation
Benefits Patients Commonly Notice
After surgery, patients often experience:
✨ larger appearing eyes while looking natural
✨ more eyelid surface for makeup
✨ less puffiness or heaviness
✨ more symmetry between eyes
✨ less mascara smudging due to lash hooding
It is one of the highest satisfaction procedures among Asian women.
Recovery Timeline for Asian Eyelid Surgery
Day 1–3
🟣 swelling & tightness
🟣 more noticeable crease initially
Week 1
🟢 sutures removed
🟢 swelling begins reducing
Week 2–4
✨ crease softens
✨ bruising fades
Month 2–3
💎 final crease visible
💎 makeup application normal
Most patients resume work within 5–7 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Will it look Westernized?
No—the crease height and shape are chosen specifically to complement Asian eyelid anatomy.
❓ Will the crease fade?
Suture-based creases may soften over time; incisional techniques are long-lasting.
❓ Is fat always removed?
No—Dr. Tran preserves fat unless fullness blocks crease exposure.
❓ When can I do eyeliner or lashes?
Most patients resume makeup after roughly 10–14 days.
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