Women are more likely to opt for eyelid surgery than men. Although the reasons for eyelid surgery may be similar, societal expectations and aesthetic standards play a large role in the higher percentage of women who opt for eyelid surgery. These differences are of course variable per 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 structure around the eyes, the skin and tissues, and the placement of the eyebrows. Men tend to have a more pronounced brow bone (the “brow ridge”), which results in a slightly deeper eye socket. Additionally, men’s eyebrows are typically placed lower, closer to the eyes, which contributes to a heavier and more pronounced appearance of the forehead and eyes. Men tend to have a straight eye shape with a slight slope from the inner corner to the outer corner. This tends to give men a sharper, more angular eye shape and a more shadowed look around the eyes. Women tend to have a less prominent brow bone, which makes the eyes appear rounder and softer. In general, women have higher eyebrows, which gives the eyes a larger, more open appearance. The eye shape is often rounder or almond-shaped and the corners of the eyes can be subtly upturned, which is also associated with youthfulness and softness. This often makes the eyes appear more open and shallower and can make the eyes appear brighter and more expressive.
Women often pay more attention to their eyes in their daily beauty routine, for example through the use of make-up. This makes them more aware of changes around the eyes, such as drooping eyelids or bags under the eyes, which can be remedied with an eyelid correction. The skin around the eyes of men is often thicker and contains more sebaceous glands. This can make men less prone to wrinkles, but their eyelids can appear heavier. Men also tend to have slightly more drooping eyelids as they get older. Women tend to have thinner skin around the eyes, which can help the eyes look fresher, but it can also make signs of aging, such as sagging eyelids or bags under the eyes, more visible. This can increase the desire for an eyelid correction later in life. Although aesthetic reasons often predominate, eyelid correction is also chosen for functional reasons, such as improved vision. This of course also applies to men, but because women generally undergo more cosmetic procedures, the statistics are higher.
In addition, women generally experience more pressure from society to look young and well-groomed. Sagging or drooping eyelids can give a tired or aged appearance and women often feel the pressure to do something about this. This can motivate them to undergo a cosmetic procedure, such as an eyelid correction. The aging process, especially in the face, is often seen as a negative change in women. In addition, 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 corrections are popular with women because they make the eyes look fresher and more open, which is often associated with a youthful appearance. With the special lifting technique of Drs. Dulaimi, a natural lift 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 slightly less common, although this is changing. Cosmetic surgery has traditionally been more accepted and sought after by women than by men. As a result, women are more likely to consider and actually undergo procedures such as eyelid surgery. The threshold for women to undergo aesthetic treatments is generally lower, because it occurs more often in their social circle and is therefore more open to discussion.
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