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Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

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Abstract

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a common procedure for aesthetic and functional treatment of excess eyelid skin, or dermatochalasis. A patient with this condition frequently has a combination of cosmetic and functional complaints. The initial evaluation should include the details of the patient’s particular concerns. A handheld mirror is useful to help patients point out eyelid features that are bothersome to them. A complete medical and ophthalmic history, including the use of topical and systemic medications and drug sensitivities, is documented. Specifically ask the patient about aspirin and anticoagulant use. Additional historical questions should focus on dry eye symptoms, eyelid irritation or edema, and visual obscuration.

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  1. Consultants in Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic Surgery, PC, Southfield, MI, 48034, USA

    Geoffrey J. Gladstone MD, FAACS

  2. Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, MI, USA

    Geoffrey J. Gladstone MD, FAACS

  3. Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA

    Geoffrey J. Gladstone MD, FAACS

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  1. Consultants in Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic Surgery, PC, Southfield, Michigan, USA

    Geoffrey J. Gladstone

  2. Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA

    Frank A. Nesi

  3. Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA

    Evan H. Black

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Gladstone, G.J. (2018). Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty. In: Gladstone, G., Nesi, F., Black, E. (eds) Oculoplastic Surgery Atlas . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-67331-8_5

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