The higher percentage of women undergoing eyelid surgery, why?

Women choose eyelid surgery more often than men. Although the reasons for eyelid surgery may be similar for similar, societal expectations and aesthetic standards play a large role in the higher percentage of women who choose eyelid surgery. Of course, these differences are variable by individual and are also influenced by age, genetics and ethnicity. There are subtle differences in eye shape and eye anatomy between men and women. These differences are mainly found in the bone structures around the eyes, the skin and tissues and the placement of eyebrows. Men tend to have a more pronounced brow bone (the “brow ridge”), resulting in a slightly deeper eye socket. In addition, men’s eyebrows tend to be placed lower, closer to the eyes, contributing to a somewhat heavier and more pronounced appearance of the forehead and eyes. Men often have a straight eye shape with a slight slope from the inner corner to the outer corner. This usually gives men a sharper, angular eye shape and a more shadowy look around the eyes. Women have a less prominent brow bone, which makes the eyes appear more rounded and softer. In general, women have higher eyebrows, giving the eyes a larger and more open look. The eye shape is often rounder or almond-shaped and the corners of the eyes may be subtly raised, which is also associated with youthfulness and softness. This often makes the eyes appear more open and less deep and can make the eyes appear brighter and more expressive. Women often pay more attention to their eyes in their daily beauty routine, such as by using makeup. This makes them more aware of changes around the eyes, such as drooping eyelids or puffiness, which can be corrected with eyelid surgery. The skin around the eyes in men is often thicker and contains more sebaceous glands. This can make men less prone to wrinkles, but their eyelids may appear heavier. Men also tend to have slightly more droopy eyelids as they age. Women tend to have thinner skin around the eyes, which can help the eyes have a fresher appearance, but this can also cause signs of aging, such as sagging eyelids or puffiness, to be more visible earlier. This can reinforce the desire for eyelid surgery later in life. Although aesthetic reasons often predominate, eyelid surgery is also chosen for functional reasons, such as improved vision. This of course applies to men as well, but because women generally undergo more cosmetic procedures, the statistics are higher. In addition, women typically experience more pressure from society to look young and groomed. Sagging or drooping eyelids can give a tired or aged appearance, and women are more likely to feel pressure to do something about it. This can motivate them to undergo cosmetic surgery, such as eyelid surgery. The aging process, especially in the face, is more often seen as a negative change in women.

In the process, there is a lot of emphasis in the beauty industry on the eyes as an important aesthetic feature of the face. Procedures such as eyelid surgery are popular with women because they make the eyes appear fresher and more open, which is often associated with a youthful appearance. With Dr. Dulaimi’s special lifting technique, a natural elevator is given to the eyes resulting in an open and fresh look. In general, there is more social acceptance for women to undergo cosmetic procedures. For men, aesthetic procedures are still somewhat less common, although this is changing. Cosmetic surgery has traditionally been more accepted and wanted by women than men. As a result, women are more likely to think about and actually have procedures such as eyelid surgery. The threshold for women to undergo aesthetic treatments tends to be lower because it is more common in their social circle and thus more negotiable.

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Published on 17 October 2024