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3D scarless suture double eyelid case: years of eyelid tape, often uneven and leaving glue residue. After an assessment with Dr. Hou-Geng Liu, she chose the suture method for its shorter recovery. The anesthetic injection hurt about 3 to 4 out of 10. Afterward she used ice packs for swelling and scar gel for one to two months; supplements that thin the blood, such as fish oil, are stopped two weeks before surgery.
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"I'm Chieh-Yun. I wear makeup every day and used eyelid tape to make my eyes look brighter..."
Putting on eyelid tape took me a long time, and sometimes it came out uneven, so I always had to check it wasn't crooked before leaving the house. Reapplying it also left glue residue. Whenever I chatted with someone up close, I worried they'd keep staring at the tape, which made me self-conscious and uncomfortable.
I'd thought about double eyelid surgery, but I didn't know much about aesthetic medicine and wasn't sure how long recovery would take. Afraid it would affect my work, I stuck with time-consuming eyelid tape. Only after I changed jobs and started working in the aesthetics industry, and talked with a doctor, did I make up my mind to have 3D scarless double eyelid surgery.
Double eyelid surgery comes in two methods: incision and suture. The incision method lasts longer but leaves a noticeable scar and takes longer to recover. The suture method leaves a less visible scar and recovers faster, but the crease may gradually fade as you age. Because of my job, I chose the suture method with its shorter recovery.
To prepare for 3D scarless double eyelid surgery, you stop supplements that promote blood flow, like fish oil and vitamin E, two weeks before. You also can't use eyelid tape for a week beforehand, so your eyelids stay in their natural state and the doctor can assess the right crease width.
What I worried about most during 3D scarless double eyelid surgery
Looking back on the day of my 3D scarless double eyelid surgery, what I remember most is the anesthetic injection. It goes into the eyelid, very close to the eyeball, and the pain was about 3 to 4 out of 10, like a big needle prick, but bearable. The scariest part was the electrocautery stage: the suture method uses electrocautery to make a dotted line on the eyelid, and you can smell burning during it, which made me a bit more worried and nervous.
It's now three months since my 3D scarless double eyelid surgery, and I rate it 8. The only small drawback is that I wish the crease were a bit wider, but overall I'm fairly happy. If I get the chance later, I might have surgery again with the incision method, both to go wider and to keep the crease permanently.
For aftercare, I used ice packs to reduce swelling and applied scar gel diligently, once a day for one to two months, so the scars would fade until they were invisible. During that time I tried to look upward and avoid looking down at my phone, training the eye and eyelid muscles to hold the crease in place.
3D scarless double eyelid surgery is the best investment I've ever made!
"The first thing I look at in a guy is his eyes!"
I care a lot about whether a partner has double eyelids; a guy with single eyelids is a definite no! Guys with double eyelids are so attractive, it's the first test for anyone I'm interested in. If my crease ever disappears for any reason, I'll have surgery again without hesitation, because 3D scarless double eyelid surgery is the best investment I've ever made!
After 3D scarless double eyelid surgery, friends and family all praise how natural my double eyelids look. The biggest change is that I'm more confident! I no longer worry about spending ages on makeup every day or people spotting my eyelid tape. If I could go back, I'd have had the surgery years earlier. I regret putting it off just because I didn't understand aesthetic medicine.
As someone who hesitated for years before finally having 3D scarless double eyelid surgery, I want to share two benefits. If you wear makeup, the first is that eye makeup looks deeper, eyeshadow doesn't disappear into the lid, and you look more awake. The second is saving lots of time, with no more worrying about eyelid tape shifting or leaving residue. Even if you go bare-faced or just wear base makeup, double eyelids make you look brighter.
Suture or incision: how to choose?
I think the choice between incision and suture comes down to how much scarring you can accept. Incision is a once-and-done solution, but the scar is more noticeable, recovery is longer, and there's a risk of a result you're stuck with. Suture leaves a less visible scar and recovers faster, but the crease may fade as skin loosens with age. I'd suggest talking with a doctor and choosing the method that best suits you.
This story reflects one patient's experience. Results and recovery vary from person to person; please consult a doctor in person about your own treatment plan.
