Upper blepharoplasty: advanced techniques and adjunctive procedures

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ABSTRACT Introduction Various techniques of upper blepharoplasty are used to correct dermatochalasis as the common sign of aging in periorbital areas. Most patients seeking upper eyelid rejuvenation have other involutional changes in upper face which can be addressed as adjunct to upper blepharoplasty procedure to yield better esthetic and functional outcomes. Areas covered The aim of the present study is to review current concepts in preoperative considerations, surgical techniques, and adjuvant procedures of upper blepharoplasty. The role of social media is also discussed in this arena. A literature search was performed in PubMed database of English-language journals with no restriction on the date of publication using selected keywords. The relevant articles were selected by reviewing the titles and abstracts. Expert opinion Careful preoperative examination of midface and upper face is necessary to assess concomitant ageing deformities besides dermatochalasis. Nowadays, volume preservation approach is the mainstream in upper blepharoplasty. Upper blepharoplasty incisions can be used to address lacrimal gland prolapse, blepharoptosis, Asian medial epicanthoplasty and eyebrow ptosis in selected individuals.