Women opt for eyelid surgery more often than men. Although the reasons for eyelid surgery may be similar for both, societal expectations and aesthetic standards play a major role in the higher percentage of women who choose eyelid surgery. These differences naturally vary by individual and are also influenced by age, genetics, and ethnicity.
There are subtle differences in eye shape and anatomy between men and women. These differences are primarily found in the bone structures surrounding the eyes, the skin and tissues, and the placement of the eyebrows. Men often have a more pronounced brow arch, making the eyes appear slightly deeper set. Additionally, men's eyebrows are usually placed lower, closer to the eyes, which contributes 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 generally gives men a sharper, more angular eye shape and a more shadowy appearance around the eyes. Women generally have a less prominent brow arch, which can make the eyes appear somewhat rounder and softer. In general, women have higher eyebrows, giving the eyes a larger and more open appearance. The eye shape is often rounder or almond-shaped, and the corners of the eyes may subtly curve upwards, which is often perceived as soft. This causes the eyes to often appear more open and less deep, and can make the eyes look brighter and more expressive.
Women often pay more attention to their eyes in their daily beauty routine, for example through the use of makeup. This makes them more aware of changes around the eyes, such as drooping eyelids or bags under the eyes, which can be remedied with eyelid surgery. The skin around the eyes in men is often somewhat thicker and generally contains more sebaceous glands. As a result, wrinkles may become visible later in men, and the eyelids may appear heavier. Additionally, men's upper eyelids may start to sag more heavily as they age. Women usually 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 bags under the eyes, to become visible sooner. This can reinforce the desire for eyelid surgery at a later age. Although aesthetic reasons often predominate, eyelid surgery is also chosen for functional reasons, such as improved vision. This naturally applies to men as well, but because women generally undergo cosmetic procedures more frequently, their share of the figures is higher.
Additionally, 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 more often feel pressure to do something about this. This can motivate them to undergo a cosmetic procedure, such as eyelid correction. The aging process, particularly in the face, is more often viewed as a negative change in women. Furthermore, there is a strong emphasis in the beauty industry on the eyes as an important aesthetic feature of the face. Procedures such as eyelid corrections are popular among women because they make the eyes appear fresher and more open, which is often associated with a youthful appearance. At Looks Clinics, our doctors strive for a natural, open result using a lifting technique.
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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