title: Dermatochalasis and blepharochalasis of the upper lids.
abstract: Dermatochalasis and blepharochalasis of the upper lids, in addition to producing a cosmetic defect, causes asthenopic symptoms. A blepharoplasty for dermatochalasis removes skin only. Blepharochalasis removes protruding fat, tightens the orbital septum, and, in addition, when indicated removes excess skin. The surgical techniques for these procedures are presented.
mesh_terms: D001248:Asthenopia / Q000209:etiology; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods