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Blepharoplasty Basics for the Dermatologist
Richard Scawn1, Sri Gore2, Naresh Joshi2
1Department of Oculoplastics, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Department of Ophthalmology, Buckinghamshire NHS Trust, Aylesbury, United Kingdom.
Abstract:
Blepharoplasty is amongst the more frequently performed aesthetic procedures with surgery performed by physicians and surgeons across a variety of sub-specialities. This paper, aimed at a dermatology audience, describes patient selection, eyelid anatomy, clinical examination and surgical steps to achieve successful upper and lower lid blepharoplasty outcomes. Recommendations for minimising complications are made and photographs used to illustrate important clinical and surgical features.

