Management of the Asian upper eyelid.
Relating the rejuvenation of the eye in terms of the Asian face, this article covers the unique set of strategies for this population that include understanding cultural and aesthetic aspects of the Asian patient, anatomy of the Asian patient, and techniques that would be appropriate based on these cultural and anatomic considerations. Along with strategic planning, a detailed surgical technique is presented with graphic examples, in addition to a brief guide to postoperative care.
Karam
Amir M
AM
Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery, 4765 Carmel Mountain Road, Suite 201, San Diego, CA 92130, USA. Md@drkaram.com
Lam
Samuel M
SM
D000884:Anthropology, Cultural; D044466:Asian People; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D005143:Eyelids / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012060:Rejuvenation