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Complications of Blepharoplasty

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Complications in Maxillofacial Cosmetic Surgery

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Blepharoplasty is a common procedure to restore the youthful appearance to the upper and lower eyelids. Although this cosmetic procedure is safe, adverse events can still occur. Appropriate knowledge of periorbital anatomy, a systematic preoperative assessment as well as a meticulous surgical technique will minimize the risk of complications. However, if complications occur, timely management is critical. This chapter will review the ocular anatomy, patient assessment, and the different surgical approaches. Additionally, management of a comprehensive spectrum of blepharoplasty complications will be discussed.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Connie Wu M.D.

  2. W.K.Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, Ann Abor, Michigan, USA

    Annie Wu M.D.

  3. Artistic Contours and MSL Surgery, Warwick, RI, USA

    Mohammad Banki M.D., D.M.D., F.A.C.S.

  4. Clinical Faculty, Department of Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA

    Mohammad Banki M.D., D.M.D., F.A.C.S.

  5. Clinical Faculty, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA

    Mohammad Banki M.D., D.M.D., F.A.C.S.

  6. Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

    Tian Ran Zhu M.D.

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  1. University of Connecticut , Farmington, Connecticut, USA

    Elie M. Ferneini

  2. Hartford Healthcare Medical Group, Farmington, Connecticut, USA

    Charles L. Castiglione

  3. Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Providence, Rhode Island, Artistic Contours,Warwick, Warren Alpert Med School of Brown Univ, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA

    Mohammad Banki

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Wu, C., Wu, A., Banki, M., Zhu, T.R. (2018). Complications of Blepharoplasty. In: Ferneini, E., Castiglione, C., Banki, M. (eds) Complications in Maxillofacial Cosmetic Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58756-1_15

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