Upper blepharoplasty with volume enhancement technique: surgical technique description and its benefits

Abstract

Introduction: The periorbital region is the first to exhibit the effects of aging. The excess of skin on the upper eyelid is the most frequent sign. Nowadays upper blepharoplasty tech- niques are more conservative, achieving satisfactory aesthetic results. The volume enhan- cement technique is a non-aggressive technique in which muscle and periorbital fat are preserved. Aim: Describe the upper blepharoplasty with volume enhancement technique, its benefits and aesthetic results. Material and Method: The surgical technique is described. Retrospective descriptive study. Patients studied were between august 2016 and october 2017. Results: 56 patients underwent surgery with an average age of 57 years. 75% were female. 59% were performed under local anesthesia. 57% had complementary surgeries. These were rhinoplasties (19%), frontoplasty (31%), lower blepharoplasty (47%) among others. There were no mayor intraoperative or postoperative complications. Conclusion: The upper blepharoplasty with volume enhancement technique is a conservative technique with excellent aesthetic and functional outcomes. By preserving the orbicularis muscle and the underlying soft tissues, a volume increase is achieved in supra tarsal area, enhancing the beauty in the periorbital region.