Sangapuri: how to turn from an Asian woman into a European woman

It is very difficult to find a person who would be completely satisfied with his own appearance, especially for representatives of the fairer sex. True, today it is quite simple to change and correct defects - plastic surgery comes to the rescue. Operations related to eye correction are included in the list of the most common surgical interventions that are performed in specialized clinics. There are several types of such operations, one of which is called sangapuri, or Asian eyelid blepharoplasty. What is this procedure, how and where is it performed?

What is Sangapuri operation?

The features and traits of the human face are determined at the genetic level and largely depend on nationality. Representatives of eastern and western countries have significantly different eye shapes from each other - Asians do not have the characteristic fold on the upper eyelid, which is why the eyes look narrow and the skin seems to hang slightly over the top. This gives the face a tired and aged, and in some cases, gloomy appearance, which spoils the overall impression of the person’s appearance.

The Asian eye shape is a feature of the Mongoloid race. This is a narrow section of the palpebral fissure, smoothness or absence of supraorbital folds of the upper eyelid and the presence of epicanthus - skin folds in the inner corners of the eyes.

Asian eye shape has shallow orbits, thick eyelid skin, excess orbital fat and a higher brow position.

European eyes are considered the gold standard of beauty in the world - quite large, with long eyelashes and without excess tissue. For this reason, many people with Asian appearance dream of enlarging their eye shape and getting rid of drooping upper eyelids, for which surgery is used.

Hollywood cinema influenced the perception of appearance, and a fashion for European facial features gradually emerged in Asian countries.

Sangapuri is an operation to create a characteristic fold of skin on the upper eyelid and remove the epicanthus, another fold that is present at the inner corner of the eyes of Asians. This allows you to “open” your eyes, bring a person’s appearance type closer to a Caucasian one, and in some cases increase the field of vision and solve some problems associated with the functioning of the visual system.

The operation to Europeanize Asian eyes began in South Korea, from where the fashion spread throughout almost the entire Asian continent. The procedure is carried out in many Eastern countries (Thailand, Singapore, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, etc.), but South Korean doctors are considered real specialists in the correction of Asian eyelids. Examples of the best clinics where you can do this procedure are BTmedi and Arumdaun Nara, which are located in the capital of South Korea, Seoul, the approximate cost is $3,200.

Kinds

The operation can be performed in several ways, including surgical techniques that involve making an incision, as well as suture procedures that do not violate the integrity of the tissue.

1. Formation of the upper eyelid fold and correction of the epicanthus. During this operation, the doctor creates a fold of skin on the upper eyelid, excises or completely removes the epicanthus, sometimes along with orbital fat and excess skin.
2. Epicanthoplasty. The procedure involves excision, reduction or removal of the epicanthus.
3. Eyelid lift. During surgery, miniature incisions are made on the skin of the upper eyelid, after which the intervention areas are stitched with a special thread. As a result, the eyelid rises, and the person develops a European fold.
4. Eyelid surgery with incisions. To change the eyes, the doctor makes incisions along the edges of the upper eyelids near the edge of the eyelashes, as a result of which a scar is formed on the skin, which provides the necessary shape of the eyes.

Any method is combined with removal of the epicanthus, distribution of skin in the corner of the eye and lifting of the outer corners of the eyes.

For plastic surgery of Asian eyelids, experts have developed dozens of techniques, the choice of which is determined by the individual characteristics and wishes of the patient.

The method for performing Europeanization of Asian eyes depends on the characteristic features of the patient’s face and the result that needs to be obtained - for example, for people with thin skin of the eyelids, seamless methods of surgical intervention are recommended. The longest lasting effect (about 15 years) is achieved by plastic surgery with incisions, but it requires the surgeon to have certain experience and qualifications.

Indications for blepharoplasty in Singapore

Naturally, this operation is most common among representatives of eastern peoples. But they are not the only ones who resort to plastic surgery for Asian eyelids. Even if you have a different nationality, your appearance can be close to Asian. For many people this brings discomfort, sometimes vision problems. This operation can:

• remove folds in the lower eyelid area;
• change the shape of drooping corners of the eyes;
• remove wrinkles located in the lower eyelid area;
• get rid of drooping eyelids;
• excise excess fatty tissue on the upper eyelids

After the Singapore procedure, the face takes on a fresh and open look.

Indications

Most often, the operation is performed for cosmetic purposes - with the help of the operation, Asian men and women strive to improve their appearance and bring it closer to European standards. Sometimes surgery is performed to achieve a therapeutic effect - pronounced epicanthus can provoke the following diseases:

• difficulty closing and opening the eyes;
• drooping upper eyelid;
• narrowing of visual fields;
• difficulty in the outflow of tears;
• improper growth of eyelashes, due to which they begin to injure the cornea.

Representatives of the Caucasian race usually lack epicanthus, and its presence is in most cases associated with pathologies of the eyelids.

Are there complications after blepharoplasty in Singapore?

Like any surgical intervention on the body, this operation is fraught with complications. However, statistics say that the percentage of unpleasant consequences is quite small. They can arise due to unqualified actions of the plastic surgeon, or due to the patient’s violation of the doctor’s instructions during the rehabilitation period. The most common complications include:

• itching and burning in the eyes;
• hematomas under the eyes and at the incision site;
• dryness of the conjunctiva of the eye;
• seam divergence

The above consequences of the operation are easy to correct, they are temporary and do not negatively affect the result of blepharoplasty. At the first appearance of symptoms of complications, you should immediately contact your doctor for advice. Only a specialist will tell you whether the defect is a complication or whether it is a common occurrence in the postoperative period. There is an option for more serious consequences to develop:

• eye asymmetry;
• long wound healing;
• drooping eyelid (blepharoptosis);
• infection in the postoperative wound;
• increased lacrimation

The described complications most often arise due to insufficient qualifications of the plastic surgeon who performed blepharoplasty. In most cases, after an unsuccessful operation, repeated correction will be required to correct the defect. Before undergoing plastic surgery, we recommend that you find a good clinic where doctors have the proper qualifications and experience.

Asian eyelid correction allows the patient to receive many benefits. After the operation, a person becomes more confident in himself, quickly finds the desired job, and gets rid of complexes. But, remember, in order not to be disappointed as a result of plastic surgery, you need to find a competent specialist to whom you entrust your face.

Restrictions and contraindications

Contraindications to the procedure include:

• dry eye syndrome;
• increased intraocular pressure;
• inflammatory eye diseases (blepharitis, conjunctivitis, etc.);
• blood clotting disorders;
• diabetes;
• tumor processes;
• blepharospasm;
• bronchial asthma;
• cardiovascular disorders;
• infectious diseases, chronic pathologies in the acute stage.

In addition, the operation is not recommended under the age of 16 years, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Carrying out the operation

Sangapuri is considered a rather complex surgical intervention, which requires compliance with certain conditions during conduct, preparation and during the rehabilitation period.

Preparation

At the stage of preparation for eyelid surgery, a person must undergo blood and urine tests, undergo an electrocardiogram and chest x-ray, and also obtain advice from an ophthalmologist and therapist. If there are no contraindications to the procedure, you need to visit a plastic surgeon to select and discuss the procedure for performing the operation to Europeanize Asian eyes. In addition, the doctor must warn the patient about all the health risks that surgery entails.

It is the ophthalmologist who assesses the condition of the eyes before surgery, identifies this or that disease that may become a contraindication

A week before the procedure, you should stop taking medications that thin the blood, stop drinking alcohol, caffeinated drinks and smoking.

Move

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and lasts from 40 to 90 minutes. The longest procedure takes place, which involves making incisions and excision of fat and skin tissue. After all the necessary manipulations have been completed, the patient remains in the clinic for 1–2 hours, then goes home.

Rehabilitation

The rehabilitation period after surgery lasts from two weeks to two months. Side effects of surgery include swelling, bruising and discomfort in the eye area. To eliminate discomfort, cold compresses, special ointments and drops are used, which are prescribed by the doctor. During the postoperative period, the following rules must be observed:

• after removing the sutures, treat the skin with antiseptic solutions;
• do not wince, grimace or express your emotions too strongly;
• limit working with a computer and mobile gadgets, reading, watching TV;
• do not use decorative cosmetics and contact lenses for 14 days;
• do not visit the gym, sauna, swimming pool, solarium;
• Before going outside, protect your eyes with glasses;
• do not smoke or drink alcohol for 7–10 days.

Sunbathing is not recommended for a month after surgery.

In addition, the patient will need to visit the plastic surgeon several times to monitor the healing process and tissue restoration.

To decide on this procedure, it is important for many patients to understand what scars look like after Sangapuri surgery.

As a rule, there are no rough and noticeable scars left after sangapuri, and sometimes they are completely absent. After complete healing of the tissues, the eyes look absolutely natural, and strangers may not even realize that the person has undergone surgery.

Preparation

Due to a number of contraindications, before undergoing blepharoplasty for Asian eyes, the patient needs to undergo a full examination:

• get a consultation with a plastic surgeon who will determine the complexity of the work and simulate its result;
• visit a therapist and an ophthalmologist, and if you have chronic diseases, then other specialized specialists (gastroenterologist, cardiologist, oncologist).

It is possible to refer for ultrasound of internal organs, fluorography, ECG, EEG.

Laboratory tests are also required:

• clinical and biochemical blood tests;
• tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis C, B, Australian antigen HSV;
• blood for sugar;
• coagulogram.

Additionally, the patient is recommended to give up alcohol and smoking several weeks before the operation, otherwise the recovery period will be prolonged. It is also better to exclude aspirin-containing drugs, as they increase the risk of bleeding. During the day you need to limit the consumption of solid food, and in the evening do a cleansing enema. On the appointed day, you should take a shower and proceed to the operating room in sterile clothing.

Possible complications and consequences

Complications after surgery, as a rule, arise due to incorrect choice of surgical technique, surgeon errors, or incorrect behavior of the patient during the rehabilitation period. The most common pathological conditions that develop after Asian eyelid surgery:

• inflammatory and infectious processes in the conjunctiva, which manifest themselves as irritation, itching and pain;
• blockage of the tear duct, dry eyes;
• bleeding due to improper suturing or mechanical damage to the surgical site;
• extensive bruises and hematomas due to vascular damage and increased capillary fragility;
• eversion or non-closure of the eyelids (observed during an incorrectly performed operation - excision of too large areas, excessive tension of the skin or muscles);
• asymmetry of the eyes, if regenerative processes proceed unevenly.

If any of the above complications develop, severe discomfort, burning, dry eyes or worsening general condition, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible. Most of the consequences that may result from the Europeanization of Asian eyes are eliminated without surgery, but in difficult cases, patients require repeated surgery.

Average prices

The cost of plastic surgery for Asian eyes varies among different medical institutions. The price can vary from 6,000 rubles to 143,000 rubles. We will indicate in the form of a table the cost of surgery in Moscow clinics.

Reviews about the results of oriental blepharoplasty

According to reviews, when performed correctly, oriental blepharoplasty gives excellent results - the eyes become more expressive, the gaze is open and sincere, and women can do full, beautiful makeup. The disadvantage is that the effect of the operation is relatively short-lived - over several years the tissues become wrinkled and sag, which is why the procedure must be repeated. It is impossible to return the eyes to their original appearance after surgery, which should not be forgotten by those who dream of changing their own appearance - beauty standards are changing, and some patients experience regret and unpleasant emotions after plastic surgery.

The swelling went away completely after about 2-3 months. Now that second eye has returned to normal, and so has my vision. I don’t seem to have any such problems with makeup anymore. But I'm still not 100% satisfied. I will say for those girls who want a European eye shape, everyone has their own anatomy of the skull bones, and if you are Korean or Chinese... then you still won’t get European eyelids. But, it’s worth a try if your eyelids cause some discomfort.

s-1220

https://otzovik.com/review_1020864.html

I had sangapuri done in Tashkent at one of their clinics and 3 weeks have already passed and I’m happy with the result so far. I just have to wait until the scars become invisible and turn white. Good luck - the main thing is to consult with the surgeon and tell us about all the sores, if any, and look at the before and after photographs of the patients.

Margusha

https://www.woman.ru/beauty/plastic/thread/4195557/

I'm just in seventh heaven. Moreover, if I knew that there would be exactly such a result, I would not have doubted for a second whether to do it or not. Everything in my life began to change, as if by itself, and quite rapidly. I was able to get a job that I had never dreamed of before, and all attempts before that had failed. I met my loved one, met his friends - and a social circle that was unusual for me, there were many times more positive things in my life. So that's my advice girls. if you decide to change something in yourself, you need to do it, but look for a doctor from whom you will feel your very “vibes”, that it is he. I think that it will be different for everyone.

SinCi

https://www.prof-medicina.ru/forum/theme/700614-sangapuri

The Sangapuri operation without removing the epcanthus cost about 500 dollars, you are in the clinic for about 3-4 hours, that is, you come to the appointment, they examine you, after half an hour they operate, the operation lasts a maximum of an hour, then half an hour in the bed, and then straight home, and a week for dressings and physiotherapy every day for a week, then on the 7th day the stitches are removed, another week after the stitches are removed you can already put on a little makeup, and after half a year the result is 80 percent visible)) I’ve already had exactly 4 months since the operation, I’m happy with the result, the eyes are smooth and beautiful, there’s only a small amount of swelling left, and there are no more stitches in sight)

Galina

https://www.woman.ru/beauty/plastic/thread/4195557/

I would recommend going to Moscow for such an operation... I have nothing against the province, I myself am from Elista, but when I wanted to correct my Asian eyelids, I decided that the surgeons in the capital would be more experienced. And I was not mistaken! Alexey Gvaramiya did Singapore for me, the result was sooo neat and unnoticeable, and I recovered quickly! Take care of yourself, you deserve the best surgeon!

Baira

https://www.woman.ru/beauty/plastic/thread/4195557/5/

Photos before and after successful operations

In pursuit of beauty, you can decide on surgery

Sangapuri gives patients a new outlook on the world

Surgery to Europeanize Asian eyelids rejuvenates the face

The operation changed the patient's appearance: her eyes are now open

When the operation is successful, its outcome will certainly please you

What do patients look like after unsuccessful eyelid surgery?

After blepharoplasty, the left eyelid is drooping

One eye looks bigger

For a long time after the operation, a fold did not form

Inflammation of the upper eyelid

Rehabilitation after Asian eyelid surgery

After sangapuri, there is practically no pain in the eye area. The sutures are removed after 4–5 days. The main problems that will have to be faced after the operation are:

• bruises (they can occur not only on the upper, but also on the lower eyelids);
• swelling of the eyelids. It can remain for a very long time (much longer than after regular upper eyelid blepharoplasty). Swelling sometimes persists for 2–3 weeks.

To get a good result, you must follow the specialist’s instructions for caring for the operated area. They are quite simple:

1. Do not play sports, avoid strong physical activity in the postoperative period.
2. Properly care for the eyelid area; do not moisturize the eye area.
3. A special massage will help speed up the restoration of tissues and dermis.

The video below will show how sangapuri proceeds using clear diagrams as an example: