Wydanie 3/2008
str. 20
Kosmetyczna plastyka powieki górnej
Cosmetic Blepharoplasty
Mariusz Kęcik, Dariusz Kęcik
Klinika Okulistyki I Wydziału Lekarskiego Warszawskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego Kierownik: prof. nadzw. dr hab. n. med. Dariusz Kęcik
Summary: Aging changes in the periorbital region may include descent of the eyebrows, the development of excess eyelid skin, hernation of orbital fat, degenerative changes of the thin eyelid skin. Blepharoplasty is a popular technique for eyelid rejuvenation. Removal of excess skin, muscle and fat is usually performed as part of blepharoplasty surgery. Authors discuss blepharoplasty role in periorbital rejuvenation, provide some information about patient selection, preoperative evaluation, surgical technique and complications of blepharoplasty surgery.
Keywords: blepharoplasty, rejuvenation.