Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty (pronounced: blef-uh-ro-plas-tee) is a type of surgery that repairs droopy eyelids by removing excess skin, muscle, and fat. As you age, your eyelids stretch, and the muscles supporting them weaken. As a result, excess fat may gather above and below your eyelids, causing sagging eyebrows, droopy upper lids, and bags under your eyes.
Etymology
The term "Blepharoplasty" is derived from the Greek words "blepharon," meaning "eyelid," and "plassein," meaning "to form." It was first used in the medical literature in the early 19th century.
Procedure
Blepharoplasty is usually performed on an outpatient basis. The surgeon makes incisions following the natural lines of your eyelids: in the creases of your upper lids, and just below the lashes in the lower lids. The incisions may extend into the crow's feet or laugh lines at the outer corners of your eyes. The surgeon then separates the skin from the underlying fatty tissue and muscle, removes excess fat, and often trims sagging skin and muscle. The incisions are then closed with tiny sutures.
Related Terms
- Ptosis (eyelid): Drooping or falling of the upper or lower eyelid.
- Canthoplasty: A surgical procedure designed to tighten the lower eyelid.
- Brow lift: A cosmetic procedure to raise the brows.
- Rhytidectomy: Also known as a facelift, it is a surgical procedure that improves visible signs of aging in the face and neck.
Risks
As with any surgery, Blepharoplasty carries some risks such as infection, bleeding, scarring, inability to close the eyes, dry eyes, and possible loss of vision.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blepharoplasty
- Wikipedia's article - Blepharoplasty
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