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Antonio Scarano1,2, Felice Lorusso1, Matteo Brucoli3
1Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|March 20, 2018
Summary
Electrosurgical blepharoplasty effectively treats upper eyelid laxity, reducing wrinkles and improving appearance. This technique offers predictable results with minimal recurrence, enhancing patient self-esteem and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
Background:
- Aging leads to upper eyelid skin laxity, rhytids, and fat pseudoherniation, impacting self-esteem and quality of life.
- A significant percentage of women, over 90%, experience excess and laxity of upper eyelid skin.
- Cosmetic surgery is increasingly sought after to address these aging-related concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical efficacy of electrosurgical technology for treating upper eyelid skin laxity.
- To assess the potential for lid retraction and elevation of the upper lid using this technique.
- To determine the safety and cosmetic outcomes of the procedure.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective evaluation of 80 patients (56 female, 24 male) from October 2008 to July 2015.
- Treatment involved blepharoplasty using voltaic arc dermabrasion for excess and lax upper eyelid skin.
- Outcomes were assessed based on cosmetic improvement and complication rates.
Main Results:
- All patients demonstrated tissue contraction, effectively stretching lax upper eyelid skin.
- Cosmetic improvement was observed in all treated individuals.
- The procedure resulted in lid retraction and upper lid elevation without reported complications.
Conclusions:
- Voltaic arc dermabrasion is a predictable and effective technique for removing upper eyelid skin laxity.
- The procedure offers acceptable aesthetic results with minimal rates of recurrence.
- This electrosurgical approach successfully addresses aging-related upper eyelid concerns.
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