With the increase in popularity of double eyelid surgery for Asians comes the debate about whether it is a healthy practice or not. In the past 10 years or more, this type of surgery has become so common that in some countries when girls reach their teens (and some boys), it is almost expected that they will have the procedure done. Some members of the Asian community (and non Asian) are concerned that this will cause a loss of ethnic identity and this has become a subject of contention. Those in support of the procedure see it as a relatively non invasive way to improve the appearance of the Asian eye and not a desire to look more western.
The procedure of double eyelid surgery involves creating an eyelid crease which makes the eye appear more open. Around 75% of all Koreans and 50% of all other Asians do not have a double eyelid crease at birth. The process can be carried out in several different ways, some less invasive than others. Recent improvements in technique have seen the development of the durable suture technique which can be done under twilight sedation with a minimum of down time. The procedure involves inserting a row of sutures in the eyelid that are tightened and secured to create the appearance of a permanent crease, or double eyelid.
Ironically, Asians living in western countries are more likely to object to the procedure than those living in Asian countries. Countries such as Korea and Japan have long embraced double eyelid surgery and see nothing wrong with the cosmetic procedure. Cosmetic surgery of all descriptions has been popular since the time it was invented. A person of Jewish decent with a roman nose is unlikely to be criticised for having rhinoplasty, likewise a woman with large breasts who has a breast reduction is never accused of trying to look more 'Asian'. Large, open eyes have always been considered a thing of beauty, and it is not only Asians that aspire to this ideal or undergo surgery to achieve it.
One of Australia's leading surgeons in Asian cosmetic surgery, Dr Peter Kim believes that he is creating 'more beautiful Asian eyes' not more westernised ones.
"In all my years of performing Asian double eyelid surgery, I have never been shown a picture of a western person as an example of the finished product a patient wishes to achieve," he says.
The increase in the popularity of all types of plastic surgery across all races and nationalities indicates that it is not only Asians that are wanting to change their appearance, but an international trend towards self improvement. A recent comment by an Aisan girl made on an article disparaging Aisan women who undergo cosmetic procedures such as double eyelid surgery sums it up well.
"Western women are having tans, butt implants and their lips made bigger, I wonder which race of women they are trying to look like?"
While some women and men continue to invest time and money and are happy to put up with considerable amounts of discomfort or even pain in the name of beauty, the for and against commentary will continue. Some would argue that the money spent on fashion, shoes, beauty products and hair styling is no different to that spent on cosmetic procedures. Cosmetic surgery can be seen as an extension of this type of vanity and who can dictate whether it is acceptable to have botox but not to have eyelid surgery or vice versa. Ultimately the decision to undergo any form of enhancement should be left up to the individual whether they are black, white or of Asian descent. Surely anything that makes a person feel better about themselves is a good thing.
The procedure of double eyelid surgery involves creating an eyelid crease which makes the eye appear more open. Around 75% of all Koreans and 50% of all other Asians do not have a double eyelid crease at birth. The process can be carried out in several different ways, some less invasive than others. Recent improvements in technique have seen the development of the durable suture technique which can be done under twilight sedation with a minimum of down time. The procedure involves inserting a row of sutures in the eyelid that are tightened and secured to create the appearance of a permanent crease, or double eyelid.
Ironically, Asians living in western countries are more likely to object to the procedure than those living in Asian countries. Countries such as Korea and Japan have long embraced double eyelid surgery and see nothing wrong with the cosmetic procedure. Cosmetic surgery of all descriptions has been popular since the time it was invented. A person of Jewish decent with a roman nose is unlikely to be criticised for having rhinoplasty, likewise a woman with large breasts who has a breast reduction is never accused of trying to look more 'Asian'. Large, open eyes have always been considered a thing of beauty, and it is not only Asians that aspire to this ideal or undergo surgery to achieve it.
One of Australia's leading surgeons in Asian cosmetic surgery, Dr Peter Kim believes that he is creating 'more beautiful Asian eyes' not more westernised ones.
"In all my years of performing Asian double eyelid surgery, I have never been shown a picture of a western person as an example of the finished product a patient wishes to achieve," he says.
The increase in the popularity of all types of plastic surgery across all races and nationalities indicates that it is not only Asians that are wanting to change their appearance, but an international trend towards self improvement. A recent comment by an Aisan girl made on an article disparaging Aisan women who undergo cosmetic procedures such as double eyelid surgery sums it up well.
"Western women are having tans, butt implants and their lips made bigger, I wonder which race of women they are trying to look like?"
While some women and men continue to invest time and money and are happy to put up with considerable amounts of discomfort or even pain in the name of beauty, the for and against commentary will continue. Some would argue that the money spent on fashion, shoes, beauty products and hair styling is no different to that spent on cosmetic procedures. Cosmetic surgery can be seen as an extension of this type of vanity and who can dictate whether it is acceptable to have botox but not to have eyelid surgery or vice versa. Ultimately the decision to undergo any form of enhancement should be left up to the individual whether they are black, white or of Asian descent. Surely anything that makes a person feel better about themselves is a good thing.
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