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blepharoplasty
Pronunciation: BLEF-ah-roh-plas-tee
Surgical procedure to correct drooping eyelids by removing excess skin, muscle, or fat from the eyelid area.
Full Definition
Blepharoplasty is a surgical technique used to address both functional and cosmetic eyelid abnormalities. Upper blepharoplasty typically involves removal of excess skin and sometimes muscle or fat to improve vision obstruction or appearance. Lower blepharoplasty focuses on addressing fat herniation and skin laxity. The procedure can be performed via transcutaneous or transconjunctival approaches, depending on the specific anatomical requirements and desired outcomes.
Usage
Usage note: Specify upper or lower, and functional vs. cosmetic indication for proper documentation.
In Context
- "Upper lid blepharoplasty improved the patient's superior visual field defect caused by dermatochalasis." — Functional surgery report
- "Transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty was performed to avoid external scarring." — Cosmetic surgery documentation
Also known as
eyelid surgery
Don't confuse with
ptosis repair
ectropion repair