title: Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: Evaluation, Treatment, and Complication Minimization.
abstract: Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is one of the most common procedures performed worldwide for both functional and cosmetic indications. There is a high rate of patient satisfaction; however, in this era of social media, patient expectations are higher than ever. Today's digitally savvy patients expect perfect outcomes with no complications and rapid recovery. To achieve optimal results, a careful preoperative evaluation and sound surgical technique is essential for minimizing complications. Here the authors review their approach to the management of the blepharoplasty patient.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Shiley Eye Institute, UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California.
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.affiliation: Division of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Shiley Eye Institute, UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California.
authors.forename: Audrey C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Ko
authors.affiliation: Division of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Shiley Eye Institute, UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California; Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California.
authors.forename: Don O
authors.initials: DO
authors.lastname: Kikkawa
authors.affiliation: Division of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Shiley Eye Institute, UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California; Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California.
authors.forename: Bobby S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Korn
keywords: blepharoplasty; complications; cosmetic surgery; dry eye; eyelid ptosis; functional surgery; upper eyelid