The utilitarian upper eyelid operation.
Techniques in oculofacial surgery continue to develop as our understanding of anatomy and pathophysiology continue to evolve. While the centerpiece of the quest to rejuvenate the upper eyelid and brow has for years been the upper blepharoplasty, several modifications to traditional techniques have been developed that allow for enhanced outcomes utilizing less invasive approaches. Techniques discussed include removal of lower lid lateral fat via the upper blepharoplasty, a minimally invasive resuspension lateral canthoplasty performed via the upper eyelid exposure, brassiere lateral brow contouring closure, and correction of lower lid retraction by an "en-glove" technique.
Department of Orbital and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Jules Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California 90404, USA.
Seong
S
Lee
Mehryar
M
Taban
Ronald
R
Strahan
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012060:Rejuvenation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome