Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: Evaluation, Treatment, and Complication Minimization.

Semin Plast Surg

Division of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Shiley Eye Institute, UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California; Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California.

Published: February 2017

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is one of the most common procedures performed worldwide for both functional and cosmetic indications. There is a high rate of patient satisfaction; however, in this era of social media, patient expectations are higher than ever. Today's digitally savvy patients expect perfect outcomes with no complications and rapid recovery. To achieve optimal results, a careful preoperative evaluation and sound surgical technique is essential for minimizing complications. Here the authors review their approach to the management of the blepharoplasty patient.

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