Upper Lid Blepharoplasty.
Upper lid blepharoplasty is a common procedure for restoration and rejuvenation of the upper eyelids that can be performed safely and reliably. Understanding the anatomy and aging process of the brow-upper lid aesthetic unit along with properly assessing the excesses and deficiencies of the periorbital region helps to formulate an appropriate surgical plan. Volume deficiency in the aging upper lid may require corrective augmentation. Preexisting asymmetries and ptosis need to be identified and discussed before surgery. Standardized photography along with a candid discussion regarding patients' desired outcomes and realistic expectations are essential to a successful outcome.
Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 1020 N. Mason Road, Suite 205, Creve Coeur, St Louis, MO 63141 USA.
Samuel
S
Hahn
Department of Ophthalmology, Saint Louis University, 12990 Manchester Suite 102, St Louis, MO 63131, USA; Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University, 12990 Manchester Suite 102, St Louis, MO 63131, USA.
John B
JB
Holds
Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8096, St Louis, MO 63110, USA. Electronic address: CouchS@vision.wustl.edu.
Steven M
SM
Couch
D000375:Aging; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D004954:Esthetics; D005138:Eyebrows / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005143:Eyelids / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012060:Rejuvenation
Blepharoplasty; Brow ptosis; Dermatochalasis; Lid crease; Periorbital aging; Upper eyelid; Upper lid blepharoplasty