I’m starting this thread to jot my suture double eyelid surgery experience, inspo by other plastic surgery threads in this forum. I have monolids which gives me a sleepy look and I have always wanted to do SUB suture upper blepharoplasty but been delaying for a few years and only set my mind to do it this year. The type of fold I want is the parallel type with just a little flare. Because my eyes are quite slitty and I want to make them look wider and longer. Here are some photos of Song Hyekyo and Go Ara’s eyes which I so like!
Been googling for ages, but a lot of sites seem like paid sites: those Best in Singapore and top clinics for eyelid surgery, doctorxdentist, beautyinsider etc etc. I mean anyone ever thought WHO decides that they are the best? Besides I have been following these websites for a while and once a new plastic surgeon comes on board, it will get featured as top on the list. Doesn’t make sense IMO. I would say the best way is to see the doctor‘s actual patients and results. A few of my friends had SUB done but I find them a bit stiff and unnatural so I know I’m defo not going to those clinics.
I made a list of 3 plastic surgeons I would go see based on their online reviews and photos, like Google reviews, RealSelf, Singapore motherhood etc. I did ref some local blogs on double eyelid surgeries too. Singapore clinics can’t show before and after photos, so it took me quite a while to shortlist.
Long story short, I went for 2 consults out for the 3 and I picked Dr Chia Hui Ling from SW 1 clinic. The other 2 doctors I shall not disclose. First clinic I went to, the doc was featured in blogs, He was well-mannered but I felt consult a bit rushed. I asked to see after photos and he showed me 3 photos and I noticed 2 out of 3 were the very tapered sort and although he reassured me that I can get the parallel with a little flare that I want (not the low Korean fold), I was not very convinced. Then went next to Dr Chia. She showed her photos of different types of folds, some were closer to what I want. She also explained that choosing double eyelid fold must also consider my eye shape, mine is fairly long, so it will suit the parallel with flair that I want. I asked her what is the most common fold she does and tapered is her most commonly requested according to her. After these 2 consults, I decided not to go for the last one who is my third choice anyways and I can save some money too.
Here is one of eyelids, yes one! lol, I cropped only one eye to protect my identity, should still be able to see my condition and close up enough to see the results.
Have to pay a 50% deposit to secure a date for surgery at SW 1 clinic. Their waiting time is around a month, so surgery will be early July. Clinic staff helpful and fast to respond. In addition, I also bought some arnica to help with swelling (Hyland’s from Watsons) and a cooling eye pad for swelling too. Scheduled my work such that I have no calls for 1 week after surgery. Dr Chia said that by a week, it will still be puffy but not very noticeable on zoom calls. A friend also recommended to take less salt to reduce eye swelling on the surgery day. Now it’s just about waiting till D day. Does anyone have any other tips on preparing for surgery?
Been googling for ages, but a lot of sites seem like paid sites: those Best in Singapore and top clinics for eyelid surgery, doctorxdentist, beautyinsider etc etc. I mean anyone ever thought WHO decides that they are the best? Besides I have been following these websites for a while and once a new plastic surgeon comes on board, it will get featured as top on the list. Doesn’t make sense IMO. I would say the best way is to see the doctor‘s actual patients and results. A few of my friends had SUB done but I find them a bit stiff and unnatural so I know I’m defo not going to those clinics.
I made a list of 3 plastic surgeons I would go see based on their online reviews and photos, like Google reviews, RealSelf, Singapore motherhood etc. I did ref some local blogs on double eyelid surgeries too. Singapore clinics can’t show before and after photos, so it took me quite a while to shortlist.
Long story short, I went for 2 consults out for the 3 and I picked Dr Chia Hui Ling from SW 1 clinic. The other 2 doctors I shall not disclose. First clinic I went to, the doc was featured in blogs, He was well-mannered but I felt consult a bit rushed. I asked to see after photos and he showed me 3 photos and I noticed 2 out of 3 were the very tapered sort and although he reassured me that I can get the parallel with a little flare that I want (not the low Korean fold), I was not very convinced. Then went next to Dr Chia. She showed her photos of different types of folds, some were closer to what I want. She also explained that choosing double eyelid fold must also consider my eye shape, mine is fairly long, so it will suit the parallel with flair that I want. I asked her what is the most common fold she does and tapered is her most commonly requested according to her. After these 2 consults, I decided not to go for the last one who is my third choice anyways and I can save some money too.
Here is one of eyelids, yes one! lol, I cropped only one eye to protect my identity, should still be able to see my condition and close up enough to see the results.
Have to pay a 50% deposit to secure a date for surgery at SW 1 clinic. Their waiting time is around a month, so surgery will be early July. Clinic staff helpful and fast to respond. In addition, I also bought some arnica to help with swelling (Hyland’s from Watsons) and a cooling eye pad for swelling too. Scheduled my work such that I have no calls for 1 week after surgery. Dr Chia said that by a week, it will still be puffy but not very noticeable on zoom calls. A friend also recommended to take less salt to reduce eye swelling on the surgery day. Now it’s just about waiting till D day. Does anyone have any other tips on preparing for surgery?
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