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Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty. By Brian Ball. Say what?. Surgical repair of the eyelid. Remove excess skin or fat deposits on upper or lower eyelid. Vision should not be affected (unless previously blocked by excess skin/fat). Instrumentation. Westcott Tenotomy Bishop-Harmon Castroviejo Caliper

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Blepharoplasty

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  1. Blepharoplasty By Brian Ball

  2. Say what? • Surgical repair of the eyelid. • Remove excess skin or fat deposits on upper or lower eyelid. • Vision should not be affected (unless previously blocked by excess skin/fat)

  3. Instrumentation • Westcott • Tenotomy • Bishop-Harmon • Castroviejo • Caliper • Weckcel eye Spears • Extra #15 blades

  4. Pre-op • Surgeon marks • Turban drape • Calipers used (permanent open eyes)

  5. procedure • Timeout • Local anesthesia used. • Sedatives may be used • Elliptical incision made

  6. More procedure • Follow natural curve of eyelid. • Redundant tissue is removed. • Underlying tissue closed with absorbable multifilament. • Skin closed with non-absorbable monofilament. 2-0 3-0

  7. Post op • No makeup for 7-10 days • Suture removed after 3-4 days

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