Preoperative evaluation of the blepharoplasty patient. Bypassing the pitfalls.
Patients predisposed to postoperative eyelid malposition can be identified by the careful preoperative analysis of the periorbital anatomy in conjunction with a good medical history. When necessary, ancillary procedures are performed at the time of the initial blepharoplasty to avoid undesirable deformities.
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Department of Surgery (Plastic), New York University Medical Center, New York.
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D000328:Adult; D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009885:Ophthalmology; D010781:Photography; D010808:Physical Examination; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*