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Facial Plast Surg 2023; 39(03): 273-278
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1764393
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Upper Blepharoplasty: An Evidence-Based Assessment of Preoperative Considerations and Surgical Techniques

Robi Nicolas Maamari 
1   John F. Hardesty MD, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri
› Author Affiliations Funding This study was supported by Research to Prevent Blindness, Unrestricted Departmental Grant.
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Abstract

Upper blepharoplasty is one of the most common facial plastic surgical procedures performed. Due to its growing popularity, an abundance of articles is available describing variations in the surgical technique and outcomes. As a result, it has become increasingly difficult to identify appropriate surgical literature validated by a high level of evidence. The purpose of this review is to identify and describe specific evidence-based components of the preoperative evaluation and surgical approach in upper blepharoplasty surgery.

Keywords

blepharoplasty - eyelid surgery - plastic surgical procedures - ocular - evidence-based


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Article published online:
16 March 2023

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