title: Supratarsal crease creation in the Asian upper eyelid.
abstract: Supratarsal crease fixation in the Asian patient can provide a more open-eyed, awake look without compromising their ethnic appearance. A conservative supratarsal crease height and conservative to no removal of postseptal fat help to ensure this natural-appearing result. With the full-incision method, consistently excellent results have been achieved with durable crease fixation despite a prolonged recovery time. The supratarsal crease fixation provides an excellent method for the younger patient seeking cosmetic eyelid enhancement. However, for the aging Asian patient, the complexity of the strategy is greater.
authors.affiliation: Willow Bend Wellness Center, Lam Facial Plastic Surgery Center & Hair Restoration Institute, Plano, TX 75093, USA. drlam@lamfacialplastics.com
authors.forename: Samuel M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Lam
authors.forename: Amir M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Karam
mesh_terms: D044466:Asian People; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013536:Suture Techniques