Incision-based Blepharoplasty with Preservation of Superficial and Deep Blood Vessels

Area of Science:

• Oculoplastic surgery
• Cosmetic surgery techniques

Background:

• Incisional blepharoplasty for single eyelids often causes excessive tissue damage.
• Damage to superficial and deep blood vessels contributes significantly to post-surgical injury.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a modified incisional blepharoplasty.
• This approach focuses on preserving superficial and deep blood vessels.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 462 patients undergoing the modified blepharoplasty from 2015-2019.
• Surgical technique prioritized preservation of superficial and deep blood vessels.
• Follow-up ranged from 6 to 40 months with patient-graded outcomes.

Main Results:

• Overall patient satisfaction rate was 94.16% (435/462).
• Postoperative swelling resolved within 4 weeks for most patients, with slightly longer duration for moderate ptosis.
• Only 3.03% of patients experienced significant bruising.

Conclusions:

• The modified blepharoplasty technique demonstrates high efficacy and safety.
• The method leads to rapid swelling resolution, minimal bruising, and a low complication rate.
• This approach is recommended for single eyelids and mild to moderate ptosis.