blepharoplasty
Pronunciation: BLEF-ah-ro-plas-tee
Surgical procedure to correct drooping eyelids by removing excess skin, muscle, or fat.
Full Definition
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that rejuvenates the appearance of the eyelids by removing or repositioning excess skin, muscle, and fat deposits. Upper blepharoplasty addresses hooding and redundant skin that may impair vision or create an aged appearance. Lower blepharoplasty targets under-eye bags and excess skin. The procedure can be performed for functional reasons when drooping upper lids obstruct vision (ptosis correction) or for cosmetic enhancement. Techniques may involve traditional surgical excision or newer methods like transconjunctival approaches for lower lid procedures.
Usage
Usage note: Specify 'upper' or 'lower' blepharoplasty and distinguish from ptosis repair procedures.
In Context
- "Upper blepharoplasty was indicated due to visual field impairment from dermatochalasis." — insurance pre-authorization
- "The patient underwent bilateral lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning technique." — surgical report