Download PDF
Semin Plast Surg 2015; 29(03): 188-200
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1556853
Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Aging Asian Upper Blepharoplasty and Brow

David Daehwan Park
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu, South Korea
› Author Affiliations
Further Information

Publication History

Publication Date:
13 August 2015 (online)

Also available at
    Permissions and Reprints

Abstract

The preoperative comprehensive evaluation of aging Asian patients seeking an Asian upper blepharoplasty and brow lift is imperative and should be performed meticulously. There are many methods of upper Asian face rejuvenation. Among them, the proper selection of operative technique is necessary. The operative technique for an aging Asian upper blepharoplasty and brow lift should be performed based on anatomical structures and their relationship. Modifications to the procedure are correlated with the degree of periorbital aging. The height of double fold in an aging Asian upper blepharoplasty should not exceed 10 mm from the eyelid margin when the eye is closed. The preservation of orbital fat during a blepharoplasty is needed for the prevention of periorbital hollowing, which looks older. For satisfactory results in aging Asian upper blepharoplasty and brow lift, the harmonization of the position of the upper eyelid and eyebrow is important. Noninvasive rejuvenation such as botulinum toxin and filler are good options for facial rejuvenation.

Keywords

aging - Asian blepharoplasty - brow
 

  • References

  • 1 Flowers RS, Caputy GG, Flowers SS. The biomechanics of brow and frontalis function and its effect on blepharoplasty. Clin Plast Surg 1993; 20 (2) 255-268
    PubMedGoogle Scholar
  • 2 Flowers RS. Upper blepharoplasty by eyelid invagination. Anchor blepharoplasty. Clin Plast Surg 1993; 20 (2) 193-207
    PubMedGoogle Scholar
  • 3 Dingman DL. Transcoronal blepharoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg 1992; 90 (5) 815-819 , discussion 820
    CrossrefPubMedGoogle Scholar
  • 4 McCord CD, Doxanas MT. Browplasty and browpexy: an adjunct to blepharoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg 1990; 86 (2) 248-254
    CrossrefPubMedGoogle Scholar
  • 5 Yun ES, Yun SH, Oh JW, Kim DI. Sub eyebrow skin lifts in persons with tattoos. J Korean Society Aesthet Plast Surg 1996; 2: 32
    PubMedGoogle Scholar
  • 6 Gonzalez-Ulloa M, Stevens E. The treatment of palpebral bags. Plast Reconstr Surg Transplant Bull 1961; 27: 381-396
    CrossrefPubMedGoogle Scholar
  • 7 Castanares S. Blepharoplasty for herniated intraorbital fat; anatomical basis for a new approach. Plast Reconstr Surg (1946) 1951; 8 (1) 46-58
    CrossrefPubMedGoogle Scholar
  • 8 Castañares S. Classification of baggy eyelids deformity. Plast Reconstr Surg 1977; 59 (5) 629-633
    CrossrefPubMedGoogle Scholar
  • 9 Rees TD. The “dry eye” complication after a blepharoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg 1975; 56 (4) 375-380
    CrossrefPubMedGoogle Scholar
  • 10 Jelks GW, McCord Jr CD. Dry eye syndrome and other tear film abnormalities. Clin Plast Surg 1981; 8 (4) 803-810
    PubMedGoogle Scholar
  • 11 Rees TD, LaTrenta GS. The role of the Schirmer's test and orbital morphology in predicting dry-eye syndrome after blepharoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg 1988; 82 (4) 619-625
    CrossrefPubMedGoogle Scholar
  • 12 Oh GS, Park CG, Kim JH. Clinical review of blepharoplasty. J Korean Society Plast Reconstr Surg 1987; 14: 357
    PubMedGoogle Scholar
  • 13 May Jr JW, Fearon J, Zingarelli P. Retro-orbicularis oculus fat (ROOF) resection in aesthetic blepharoplasty: a 6-year study in 63 patients. Plast Reconstr Surg 1990; 86 (4) 682-689
    CrossrefPubMedGoogle Scholar
  • 14 Sugimoto T. Blepharoplasty in Orientals for aging eyelids. Plast Reconstr Surg 1991; 1: 510
    PubMedGoogle Scholar
  • 15 Chen WP. Concept of triangular, trapezoidal, and rectangular debulking of eyelid tissues: application in Asian blepharoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg 1996; 97 (1) 212-218
    CrossrefPubMedGoogle Scholar