Comments on: Is young Asian blepharoplasty surgery actually a feminizing procedure? http://eyemd.wordpress.com/2007/04/06/eyelid-asymmetry/ Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic Surgery for Asians and Mixed Asians Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:59:02 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: coco http://eyemd.wordpress.com/2007/04/06/eyelid-asymmetry/#comment-2868 coco Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:45:31 +0000 http://eyemd.wordpress.com/2007/04/06/eyelid-asymmetry/#comment-2868 Dear Sexy Sadie, please do not associate the occurrence of double eyelids with a particular race or nationality - that is stereotyping. Asian countries are known to 'follow suit' to what is perceived as common in western countries, be it music, fashion, and even economic structure, thereby causing the world to believe that this is a form of 'Westernization'. However, it does not mean that coming in 'second' means that Asians are the copycats. There are many reasons as to why Asian countries have developed in this manner, too many for me to list. However, in the case of cosmetic surgery, subscribing to the service does not mean that one is expressing shame by not wanting to look like his own people. To take things further, it does not mean that he is trying to look like one from a western society, just because the trait is inherent in majority of the people in that society. I believe that since the option is readily available to an individual, he is entitled to decide how he wants to look. There is no external force that pressures one into looking like a Western. It is just a one's tendency and preference to physically enhance himself. Dear Sexy Sadie, please do not associate the occurrence of double eyelids with a particular race or nationality – that is stereotyping. Asian countries are known to ‘follow suit’ to what is perceived as common in western countries, be it music, fashion, and even economic structure, thereby causing the world to believe that this is a form of ‘Westernization’. However, it does not mean that coming in ’second’ means that Asians are the copycats.

There are many reasons as to why Asian countries have developed in this manner, too many for me to list. However, in the case of cosmetic surgery, subscribing to the service does not mean that one is expressing shame by not wanting to look like his own people. To take things further, it does not mean that he is trying to look like one from a western society, just because the trait is inherent in majority of the people in that society. I believe that since the option is readily available to an individual, he is entitled to decide how he wants to look. There is no external force that pressures one into looking like a Western. It is just a one’s tendency and preference to physically enhance himself.

]]> By: Sexy Sadie http://eyemd.wordpress.com/2007/04/06/eyelid-asymmetry/#comment-2861 Sexy Sadie Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:06:11 +0000 http://eyemd.wordpress.com/2007/04/06/eyelid-asymmetry/#comment-2861 Why the hell does koreans want to look like white people wannabe's? Are you guys ashamed of your race? Why the hell does koreans want to look like white people wannabe’s?

Are you guys ashamed of your race?

]]> By: onecasestudy http://eyemd.wordpress.com/2007/04/06/eyelid-asymmetry/#comment-2781 onecasestudy Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:24:57 +0000 http://eyemd.wordpress.com/2007/04/06/eyelid-asymmetry/#comment-2781 Interesting...because I am one I can relate to in this study...I am one with the natural crease on the left eye...and I am a female Korean. Interesting…because I am one I can relate to in this study…I am one with the natural crease on the left eye…and I am a female Korean.

]]> By: Dr. Edward Miranda http://eyemd.wordpress.com/2007/04/06/eyelid-asymmetry/#comment-2387 Dr. Edward Miranda Sun, 19 Aug 2007 07:42:26 +0000 http://eyemd.wordpress.com/2007/04/06/eyelid-asymmetry/#comment-2387 Dr. Chen: I truly enjoy your site. It is rare to find a site that is so informative and thought provoking. I do have to present an alternative opinion as to whether Asian Blepharoplasty is a Feminizing procedure. I don't think that a trait that is found in 43% of men could be truly considered "feminine." With careful attention to detail, pre-operative planning and discussion with Asian male patients--handsome, masculine eyes with a double lid are consistently achievable. If these principles are not followed--we will get results as inconsistent as were achieved when Asian double eyelid surgery was considered a "Westernizing" procedure. Sincerely, Edward Miranda, M.D. http://www.MirandaPlasticSurgery.com Dr. Chen:
I truly enjoy your site. It is rare to find a site that is so informative and thought provoking.

I do have to present an alternative opinion as to whether Asian Blepharoplasty is a Feminizing procedure. I don’t think that a trait that is found in 43% of men could be truly considered “feminine.”

With careful attention to detail, pre-operative planning and discussion with Asian male patients–handsome, masculine eyes with a double lid are consistently achievable.

If these principles are not followed–we will get results as inconsistent as were achieved when Asian double eyelid surgery was considered a “Westernizing” procedure.

Sincerely,

Edward Miranda, M.D.
http://www.MirandaPlasticSurgery.com

]]> By: Desktopjunk http://eyemd.wordpress.com/2007/04/06/eyelid-asymmetry/#comment-207 Desktopjunk Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:22:30 +0000 http://eyemd.wordpress.com/2007/04/06/eyelid-asymmetry/#comment-207 Thanks, always good posts on your blog! Thanks, always good posts on your blog!

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