Asian Upper Lid Blepharoplasty: An Update on Indications and Technique

Abstract

This article (1) briefly reviews the topographical and surgical anatomy of the Asian upper eyelid, (2) provides guidelines for preoperative assessment and postoperative management for upper Asian blepharoplasty, (3) describes the senior author's surgical technique for external incisional approach to upper eyelid crease formation, and (4) discusses potential pitfalls and complications.

Keywords

double eyelid surgery - Asian blepharoplasty - external incision method - upper blepharoplasty - lid crease

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