Millions of Chinese Gen Z Students Are Having Double Eyelid Surgery to Boost Their Career Chances
Whatever the origins, the surgery is not to be taken lightly. “Blepharoplasty may be performed for cosmetic reasons or to improve sight by lifting droopy eyelids out of the patient’s field of vision,” says Dr Melissa Doft. “The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia with sedation and involves removing excess fat and skin to restore a contour.” A full recovery takes up to six weeks, and the risks include infection, inability to close eyes afterwards, and blindness, although if carried out by a qualified surgeon in standardised conditions, the risk reduces.