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Choosing Upper Blepharoplasty, Infra-brow Lift, and Forehead Lift in Asians: An Algorithmic Approach from Personal Experience

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Abstract

Background

Eyelid surgery is a cosmetic procedure performed worldwide in the field of plastic surgery. However, achieving optimal outcomes for the upper eyelids presents a challenge, necessitating careful patient selection and appropriate surgical choices.

Objectives

This article aims to provide recommendations for selecting the most suitable surgical procedure among three commonly performed treatments for aged upper eyelids.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted from October 2020 to May 2022, involving 518 patients. Pre- and postoperative photographs were analyzed to evaluate changes in the distance between the eyelids and brows. Notably, patients who habitually use the frontalis muscle to manage upper eyelid redundancy showed significant variations in the lid-brow distance after eyelid surgery.

Results

The study confirmed that addressing skin laxity through upper blepharoplasty or infra-brow excision reduced the stimulus for frontalis activity, resulting in true brow ptosis. However, the degree of compensatory frontalis movement differed among individuals, and changes in the lid-brow distance observed before and after the photos were influenced by various factors. As a result, obtaining clear numerical data regarding the changes in the lid-brow distance following eyelid surgery proved challenging. Nevertheless, after analyzing 518 cases, the author has classified the patients into three groups, which can contribute to more predictable and satisfying outcomes.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis of pre- and postoperative results from 518 patients, this study recommends specific strategies to enhance patient satisfaction. The proposed treatment algorithm may assist beginner surgeons in avoiding angry or tired-looking eyes after periorbital rejuvenation.

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Park, N.S. Choosing Upper Blepharoplasty, Infra-brow Lift, and Forehead Lift in Asians: An Algorithmic Approach from Personal Experience. Aesth Plast Surg 48, 644–651 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-023-03728-x

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