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3D Double Eyelid Case

Many peoples want to do double eyelid surgery because of their single eyelids or hidden double-fold eyelids. Because my eyelid is triple layer so it makes my eye makeup difficult to apply, plus it makes my eye look tired. That is why I decide to do this surgery.

Normal eyelid operation way can divide into two types, one is stitching and one is the incision. 3D double eyelids it is with both stitching and incision advantages. 3D double eyelid surgery is using small incisions and stitching to create a natural look for the double eyelid. Even if this operation needs a longer recovery period, the operation result always looks perfect. Also, the operation fee is affordable.

The swelling situation disappear after half of a month for operation, and her friends said the result is really natural and pretty. From now Yi Zhi does no need to take much time for applying eye makeup, and she even looks more pretty with no makeup on, Yi Zhi is really satisfied this time with double eyelid surgery.

What is a 3D double eyelid?

3D double eyelid is stitching the eyelid up to the levator muscle. With the sewing it can hide the stitch into the orbicularis oculi muscle. 3D double eyelid advantage is can let the levator muscle and skin well combine,o you can barely see any incision after the operation, also it is suitable for all types of eye shapes.

4 Features of 3D Double Eyelid

No swollen and barely any incisions

Natural eye looks

Short operation duration and recovery

Customize

4 main points to building the perfect ratio

For the perfect ratio,
Must match the 1:1:1 golden ratio

The length between the left eye, right eye, and between the eye. It must match the 1:1:1 length. And the other 4 main points are the eye corner, eye fold, outer corner, and eyelid.

Common operation way

3D double eyelid surgery

3D double eyelid surgery is stitching the eyelid up to the levator muscle. With the sewing, it can hide the stitch into the orbicularis oculi muscle. It maintains both advantages for stitch and incision operation. Also, the result is the eyelid will be difficult to disappear and the recovery period is short.

Tired looks

Customize the stitching location

Sew throughout the eyelid

Natural result

Incision eyelid surgery

It will have an incision on the eyelid and remove the extra fat, sewing the eyelid at the final stage. It is available for those who are extra eyelids, have excess fats in the eyelid, or have a sagging eyelid.

The incision on the center or outer side

Remove excess fat

Sew the levator muscle and eyelid

Natural result

Stitching eyelid surgery

It will have a tiny incision on the eyelid. And will sew the eyelid, levator muscle, and skin. This is how the result is looking in nature. Also, the incision is tiny as a stitching needle, that is why we call it stitching eyelid surgery.

Tired looks

1-2mm incision on eyelid

Sew equally around the eye

Natural result

3D double eyelid VS Incision eyelid surgery VS Stitching eyelid surgery

Name 3D double eyelid Incision eyelid surgery Stitching eyelid surgery
Available types Eyelid,equal fat Thin eyelid,less fat Thick eyelid,excess fat
Length of incision Barely any have any incisions 1 cm 3-4 cm
Take out stitches X X V
Operation duration 30 mins 30 mins 1 hour
Time for reducing the swelling  3-5 days 7 days 7-14 days
Recovery period 1-2 weeks 1-2 weeks 3-4 weeks
Result last for Semi-permanent 2 years Forever

Who is available for a 3D double surgery

Single eyelid

Uneven double eyelid

Eye with uneven size, inner double-fold eyelid

Been once of double eyelid surgery

Matters needing attention after the operation

1

Avoid intensive sports and eat spicy food two days before surgery and 1 week after the operation.

2

Can normally wash face but avoid to contact with the incision. Keep clean and dry on the incision, you can use normal saline solution for incision cleaning.

3

After 2 days from the operation, you need to use an ice patch for 15 minutes each hour. And warm patch on the 3rd day, every time for 30 minutes. It can speed up recovery and reduce swelling and bruises.

4

Recommend doing some eyeball exercises. As the eye roll, it can speed up the blood circulation around the eye and reduce the incision swelling.

5

Avoid bowing your head to study and always check your phone. Let your eye rest, it can avoid swelling and uncomfortable feelings.

6

Avoid applying makeup 10 days after the operation, because the makeup might get into the incision and will infect your eye.

3D double eyelid FAQ

Diabetes, hyperthyroidism, coagulation disorder, keloid and easy leaving scar after the operation is not available for this operation.

For sagging and lump, the eyelid is available for incision. For think and less fat is available for stitching. Equally fat is available for the 3D double eyelid.

But you can consult with our doctor for your final decision.

3D double eyelid surgery is most suitable for thin eyelids, with no need to remove excess fat. But incision is only available for excess fat in the eyelid.

It is a different type of operation for different eye shapes. So 3D double eyelid is NO able to replace the incision eyelid surgery.

For the second time eyelid surgery, it will depend on everyone's eye shape, so will have several ways to solve it. So we recommend you consult with our doctor to decide which way is the best for you.

If you’re excess fat and a single eyelid, we suggest removing excess fat and sewing, which is the incision eyelid surgery.

For all types of eyelid surgery, the swelling situation is normal. It depends on your body's condition, so the period of recovery is different. For 3D double eyelids, we suggest using an ice patch for 2 days and a warm patch after this.

Normally take 1-3 months to reduce the swelling and the natural result will be seen after 3 months.

You will still see the crease in the first few weeks, but after 1.5 months the crease will start to disappear.

Because your eye will be swelling for most of the time after the operation, so we do recommend you wear contact lenses while all your incision is 100% recovered from the operation.

If you continue to use skincare for scars, the scar will slowly disappear after 3-6 months.

If you are no satisfied with the result, uneven eyelid, sunken, or scar. It might have a chance for a second time of double eyelid surgery. And you can consult with our doctor for more professional options.

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Nice Clinic is using hospitality-level advanced machines and equipment.
Work with a professional medical center-level operating room,
making sure the operation is performed in a safe and aseptic environment.

Aseptic Operating Room

Nice Clinic is using hospitality-level advanced machines and equipment. Work with a professional medical center-level operating room, making sure the operation is performed in a safe and aseptic environment.

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