Use of autologous platelet concentrate in blepharoplasty surgery.

Purpose: To evaluate postoperative edema and ecchymosis after blepharoplasty surgery with or without autologous platelet gel.

Methods: In this prospective, randomized, controlled trial, patients received autologous platelet concentrate in the eyelid incisions of one side during bilateral blepharoplasty surgery. The opposing eye was not treated and was used as a control.