title: A surgical technique for cosmetic blepharoplasty.
abstract: A method of blepharoplasty for cosmetic purposes to eliminate superfluous skin and fat from aging eyelids is described in detail. A technique for correct placement of incisions, a method of locating and excising orbital fat, control of bleeding and a safe method of approximating skin flaps are discussed and illustrated.
mesh_terms: D000777:Anesthetics; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000777:Anesthetics