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 Weckcel eye Spears Extra #15 blades
Pre-op Surgeon marks Turban drape Calipers used (permanent open eyes)
procedure Timeout Local anesthesia used. Sedatives may be used Elliptical incision made
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
Post op No makeup for 7-10 days Suture removed after 3-4 days