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Factors Affecting Patient Satisfaction with Double-Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Xin Liu1,2, Yudi Han3, Qianli Shen4
1Department of Medical Cosmetology, Shaoxing Stomatological Hospital, Zhejiang, China.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|July 2, 2024
Summary
Patient satisfaction after upper blepharoplasty is high, but factors like asymmetry, scarring, and education level significantly impact outcomes. Understanding these elements is crucial for improving patient experience and results.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background:
- Blepharoplasty is a common cosmetic surgery.
- Patient satisfaction is a key outcome measure.
- Identifying factors influencing satisfaction is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors affecting patient satisfaction after full-incision upper blepharoplasty.
- To analyze patient-rated outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 149 patients undergoing full-incision upper blepharoplasty.
- Data collected via questionnaires at 6 and 12 months postoperatively.
- Follow-up averaged 23.23 months.
Main Results:
- Overall patient satisfaction rate was 89.43%.
- Key factors influencing satisfaction included education level, referral source, risk understanding, post-op care, eyelid width, asymmetry, scarring, and appearance.
- Patient education, scarring, and asymmetry impacted surgical outcome satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Postoperative bilateral asymmetry, visible scarring, and lower patient education levels independently decrease satisfaction.
- Addressing these factors can improve patient outcomes in blepharoplasty.
