Abstract
There exists an alarming rate of increase of double-eyelid surgery among Asian Americans. A limited number of studies have been conducted to explain the reason for this social phenomenon. An exploratory, qualitative content analysis research design was utilized using snowball sampling method and content analysis. One man and five women who identify as Asian American and have undergone double-eyelid surgery were interviewed. Participants identified reasons for undergoing double-eyelid surgery, the importance of having support from friends and family, the painful experience of surgery, and how the surgery either does or does not affect their ethnic identity. This study is intended to assist social workers in having more insight into Asian American issues around race, ethnicity, beauty, and body image. Implications for social work practice and policy are discussed.