Asian Blepharoplasty in Toronto
Since moving to Toronto, I have noticed a significant increase in the number of patients seeking upper lid Asian blepharoplasty (or double fold blepharoplasty) in my practice. This is not altogether surprising since Toronto has a large Asian population. Today, it is one of the most common procedures I perform. Most non-Asian patients probably don’t even know what Asian Blepharoplasty is, or what it does. Asian Blepharoplasty in Brief Many patients of Asian descent are born with a characteristic upper lid appearance that does not have a lid crease (called the supratarsal fold). For many, this appearance is deemed not as attractive when compared to those who naturally have the crease. For patients interested in remedying this situation, there are surgical procedures that can re-create the crease; this procedure is known by various names, including the Double Fold Procedure, Asian Double Eyelid Surgery, and Asian Blepharoplasty. Performing the surgery requires a good knowledge of the Asian upper lid anatomy. A natural Asian crease typically sits much lower than a Caucasian lid crease, and excess fat in the upper lid sometimes needs to be removed in order to attain proper folding of the crease. When performing the surgery, the crease can be placed at any level desired, but most patients that I see want a more natural look. This means that the visible crease sits 2-4 mm above the lid margin. […]
Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery’s First Blog Post
Welcome to Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery’s first blog post! This blog is dedicated to keep you up-to-date about plastic surgery news, research findings, latest trends, and anything else that may be of interest in the world of plastic surgery. My name is Dr. Lawrence Tong, and I am plastic surgeon with certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College and Physicians of Surgeons of Canada. Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery is the name of my practice, and we are located in the magnificent Yorkville district of downtown Toronto. Our practice specializes in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, and that is all that we do. I have a decade of experience exclusively practising Cosmetic Surgery in the United States and now, Canada. The practice is an impeccable combination of elements consisting of myself, my wonderful staff, and a world-class plastic surgery facility with an accredited private surgical suite and luxurious overnight stay centre, all assembled to cater to the discerning needs of our patients. My goal in writing this blog is to give my readers straightforward, useful information about a variety of topics including the latest on Breast Enhancement Surgery, Facial Rejuvenation Surgery, and Body Contouring Procedures. I will also provide the most contemporary information about non-invasive procedures such as dermal fillers, Botox®, and pharmaceutical grade skin care. I hope you enjoy our blog, and look forward to […]