Double eyelids are visible eyelid creases. Some people were born without eyelid creases, that’s called single lid or monolid.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Most Asians are born with single eyelids, which is commonly due to absence of fibrous ligament connecting the tarsal to the eyelid skin. Double eyelids are the beauty standard of today and most people want double eyelids to have an appearance of larger eyes and easier to create a platform to apply make-up.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4497″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]So if a person wants to have double eyelids, then can undergo a surgery that aims to create double eyelids. This procedure can be done under outpatient basis and under local anaesthesia, which means the person can go home on the same day after the procedure.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”4495″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_column_text]

There are two main methods of double eyelid surgery, which are non-incisional and incisional methods. Non-incisional method is the most common method that doesn’t require removal of skin or fat. The surgeon will create a double eyelid crease by insertion of suture. The healing time for non-incisional method is faster, within 2 weeks. Furthermore, this method causes less scarring and it can be reversible. While using the incisional method, the incision will be made along the eyelid and skin or fat will be removed. People with excess skin and fat on the eyelid are suitable for the incisional method. However, this method may have a longer recovery time up to 4 weeks. There are also non-surgical techniques for creating a double eyelid appearance which is eyelid tape or glue that can be found in drugstores or beauty stores.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]There are two main methods of double eyelid surgery, which are non-incisional and incisional methods. Non-incisional method is the most common method that doesn’t require removal of skin or fat. The surgeon will create a double eyelid crease by insertion of suture. The healing time for non-incisional method is faster, within 2 weeks. Furthermore, this method causes less scarring and it can be reversible. While using the incisional method, the incision will be made along the eyelid and skin or fat will be removed. People with excess skin and fat on the eyelid are suitable for the incisional method. However, this method may have a longer recovery time up to 4 weeks. There are also non-surgical techniques for creating a double eyelid appearance which is eyelid tape or glue that can be found in drugstores or beauty stores.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”4500″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”4496″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_column_text]After the surgery, there will be some discomfort and swelling of the eyelid. Medication will be prescribed after the surgery to reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of infection. For a smoother recovery, eye rubbing, eye cosmetics, strenuous or vigorous exercise should be avoided for about two weeks at least. Most individuals would be able to see a relatively natural look of the double eyelid in about three weeks after the surgery. Proper compliance of patients to the medication regime and post-operative care during recovery period will result in a better surgery outcome.

Consult with an eye doctor to find out if you are a good candidate to do the surgery. There are pros and cons of doing double eyelid surgery. During consultation you should discuss in detail about the preferred method of surgery, type of anaesthesia, expectation of the surgery, potential risk of surgery and post-operative care and recovery.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]After the surgery, there will be some discomfort and swelling of the eyelid. Medication will be prescribed after the surgery to reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of infection. For a smoother recovery, eye rubbing, eye cosmetics, strenuous or vigorous exercise should be avoided for about two weeks at least. Most individuals would be able to see a relatively natural look of the double eyelid in about three weeks after the surgery. Proper compliance of patients to the medication regime and post-operative care during recovery period will result in a better surgery outcome.

Consult with an eye doctor, preferably an oculoplastic surgeon to find out if you are a good candidate to do the surgery. There are pros and cons of doing double eyelid surgery. During consultation you should discuss in detail about the preferred method of surgery, type of anaesthesia, expectation of the surgery, potential risk of surgery and post-operative care and recovery.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]