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Patient experience with blepharoplasty.

Keshini C Parbhu1, Kristen M Hawthorne, Gerald McGwin

  • 1Orlando Eye and Oculoplastics, LLC, Orlando, Florida 32819, U.S.A. keshini.parbhu@yahoo.com

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Patients often underestimate the recovery from blepharoplasty surgery, particularly regarding swelling and functional impairment. This study provides objective data to improve preoperative patient counseling for eyelid surgery.

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  • Ophthalmology
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Blepharoplasty is a common cosmetic procedure.
  • Patient expectations for postoperative recovery are often based on anecdotal evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively assess patients' postoperative experience following blepharoplasty.
  • To compare patient expectations with their actual surgical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective observational study of 51 patients undergoing upper eyelid blepharoplasty.
  • Patients rated expectations and actual experiences of pain, swelling, bruising, blurred vision, functional impairment, and itching.
  • Pain pill usage and paired t-tests were used for analysis.

Main Results:

  • Peak symptoms included blurred vision and functional impairment (immediate), pain (4 hours), swelling/bruising (24 hours), and itching (3 days).

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  • Average narcotic pain pill usage was 2.45.
  • Patients significantly underestimated swelling, blurred vision, and functional impairment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Objective data on blepharoplasty recovery can enhance preoperative counseling.
    • This study moves beyond anecdotal evidence to provide a clearer picture of patient experience.