Asian eyelid surgery in Los Angeles — also known as double eyelid surgery — creates or refines a natural supratarsal crease tailored to each patient's eyelid anatomy and aesthetic goals. Dr. K. Charles Kim trained directly under Dr. Robert Flowers in Honolulu — widely recognized as the originator of modern Asian blepharoplasty technique — and refined his approach at Seoul's Jelim and BK Clinics. He is one of the few US-based, board-certified surgeons with this depth of training in Asian aesthetic eyelid surgery.

Dr. Kim selects between full-incision, partial-incision, and suture (DST) techniques based on eyelid thickness, skin redundancy, levator function, and the patient's desired crease height. Crease shape — parallel, in-fold, or out-fold — is designed during consultation and never templated. The full-incision approach permits removal of excess skin and orbicularis muscle for thicker lids, while the suture method offers minimal downtime for thin-skinned candidates. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with mild sedation.

Days 1–7: Bruising and swelling are present but improve daily; sutures are removed at day 5–7 for incisional techniques.

Weeks 2–4: Most visible swelling resolves and patients return to work and social activity comfortably.

Months 3–6: The crease softens and refines into its final natural shape as the deeper tissues settle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. By creating a defined upper-eyelid crease, Asian eyelid surgery makes the eyes appear larger, brighter, and more open while keeping a natural look. The effect enhances the eye without altering your identity. Dr. Kim tailors the crease to complement your unique features.

Asian eyelid surgery results, especially with the incisional technique, are generally permanent, as the crease is surgically established to last. Non-incisional results may vary between patients. Dr. Kim recommends the approach best suited to durable, natural results for your eyes.

Most Asian eyelid surgery patients have sutures removed within about a week, with major swelling and bruising subsiding over 2 to 3 weeks and the crease softening over the following months. Recovery is generally manageable. Dr. Kim provides detailed aftercare for natural healing.

Asian eyelid surgery is designed to enhance, not erase, your natural appearance — adding a subtle crease that brightens the eyes while preserving your ethnic identity. Dr. Kim's philosophy of enhancement over transformation guides every procedure for an authentic result.

Asian eyelid surgery uses either an incisional method, which creates a permanent crease and can remove excess skin or fat, or a non-incisional suture method for a less invasive option with faster recovery. The choice depends on eyelid anatomy. Dr. Kim, expertly trained in both, recommends the technique best suited to your eyes.

Good candidates have a single or partial eyelid fold and want a natural, defined crease, or wish to address puffiness or hooding, and are in good general health. A consultation determines the best technique. Dr. Kim personally evaluates your eyelid anatomy to plan a crease that complements your features.

Asian eyelid surgery creates or refines an upper-eyelid crease, making the eyes look larger, brighter, and more defined while preserving the patient's natural ethnic features. It is one of the most requested procedures among Asian patients. Trained under Dr. Robert Flowers, a pioneer of Asian eyelid surgery, Dr. Kim brings exceptional expertise to this procedure in Los Angeles.

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