Asian eyelid surgery Palo Alto clients often seek subtle, natural-looking enhancements that define the upper eyelid while preserving their ethnic identity. This delicate procedure requires cultural sensitivity, technical precision, and an understanding of facial harmony to avoid an overly Westernized result.
Asian Eyelid Surgeryin Palo Alto, CA
Enhance the Beauty of Your Heritage with Asian Eyelid Surgery
People of Asian descent can have slightly thicker eyelid skin, or more fat immediately surrounding the eye, than some ethnic groups. Loose, or unstable attachment of the overlying eyelid skin to the underlying deeper tissues may occur. The end result of these unique structural issues is why some Asian eyelids do not form the crease that allows for double eyelid folds found in other ethnic groups.
What is an Asian eyelid surgeryin Palo Alto?
Due to natural anatomical differences, such as thicker eyelid skin, increased periorbital fat, or a looser attachment between the eyelid skin and underlying tissues, many Asian eyelids do not form a distinct crease.
These features can result in a heavier or more fatigued appearance to the eyes. By carefully creating a natural-looking fold, this procedure enhances eyelid definition, making the eyes appear brighter, more open, and energized, while preserving the patient’s ethnic identity.
Asian eyelid surgery, also known as double eyelid surgery, is a specialized procedure designed to create a defined upper eyelid crease in individuals of Asian descent.
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Crease Location in Asian Eyelid Surgery
The eyelid crease can be placed in several locations: high, low, or where a natural crease would appear. A higher crease creates a more dramatic look. A lower crease creates a more subtle look. Dr. Graw is an advocate of placing the crease where it should naturally lie, so as to achieve an optimal aesthetic appearance, preventing any “tell-tale” signs of surgery.
Types of Asian eyelid surgeries
Asian eyelid surgery in Palo Alto must be customized to match the individual's condition. More than one technique is available, and after examining your eyes and speaking with you, Dr. Graw can advise you about the best Asian eyelid surgery for your case.
Incision with suture fixation technique (Gold Standard)
An incision is placed in the eyelid skin to create the crease in a natural position that fits your face. This incision also allows Dr. Graw to correct issues such as removing excess skin and/or fat, if required. This surgery takes about 1.5-2 hours to complete, depending on the extent of surgery required. The location and manner of securing the crease is the most critical point in creating the ideal outcome. Every detail will be discussed with you, and Dr. Graw will work closely with you to ensure you achieve the results you envision.
“Incision-less” technique
Some surgeons may offer an “incision-less” technique. This approach involves pinching the eyelid skin and securing it with sutures to create a fold in the desired location. Though it is a faster technique, and more appealing due to the less invasive nature of the procedure, the technique is not as durable and precise, often times creating sub-par results. As such, Dr. Graw strongly recommends the incision with suture fixation technique to achieve optimal outcomes.
About Dr. Grace Graw
Dr. Graw brings world-class training and refined surgical artistry to every Asian eyelid surgery Palo Alto, Menlo Park & Atherton, CA client, blending technical precision with a deep respect for individual aesthetic goals and cultural identity.
She works closely with each patient to create a customized surgical plan that enhances the natural eyelid shape without compromising ethnic features. Her meticulous, culturally sensitive approach delivers elegant, natural-looking results that honor each client’s unique beauty.
Educated at Johns Hopkins University, Harvard Medical School, and Stanford Hospital and Clinics, and further trained under globally renowned facial plastic surgeons, including aesthetic leader Dr. Seung Kim in Beverly Hills, Dr. Graw offers a rare combination of elite academic background and hands-on expertise in advanced eyelid techniques.
