title: [Transconjunctival inferior blepharoplasty].
abstract: The transconjunctival approach is the appropriate standard for lower eyelid blepharoplasty in patients presenting with lower eyelid herniated fat without excess skin. A transconjunctival incision is made approximately 2 mm below the tarsal border and extended inferiorly following a plane posterior to the orbital septum. No conjunctival suture is necessary. Although transconjunctival blepharoplasty diminishes the occurrence of postoperative complications when compared to the transcutaneous method and constitutes a more comfortable option for the patient, we always recommend a preoperative test of the eyes. Patients must be informed of the risk of amaurosis.
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale et Stomatologie, CHU Montpellier, Hôpital Lapeyronie, 371, avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34295 Montpellier Cedex 5.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Yachouh
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Arnaud
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jammet
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Goudot
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D001766:Blindness / Q000209:etiology; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000601:surgery; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged