Upper Blepharoplasty - University of Iowa This incision could also be made with a monopolar cautery or a CO2 laser depending on the surgeon's choice Westcott scissor are then used to excise a flap of skin and orbicularis muscle in this case A skin only blepharoplasty could also be performed if the patient has dry eye or instances in which more fullness is desired in the upper lid
Bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty - University of Iowa The remainder of the incision is closed with a running 6-0 prolene suture Other options for closure include interrupted sutures, a subcuticular suture, as well as the use of other suture materials such as nylon and in some cases fast absorbing suture At the conclusion of the case, antibiotic ointment is placed over the incision
Maximal eyelid surgery with a single external blepharoplasty incision The suture is then tied which results in placement of the upper blepharoplasty incision edge at the superior orbital rim A trans-blepharoplasty canthopexy will then be performed This is performed with a 4–0 Prolene suture which is placed through the blepharoplasty incision laterally to exit out the lateral canthus at the level of the tarsus
Temporal scalp incision browplasty - University of Iowa The patient has bilateral upper dermatochalasis as well as mild to moderate temporal brow ptosis The purpose of this browplasty is really to release the temporal fusion line or conjoint tendon An incision is made along the blepharoplasty markings and the monopolar cautery is used to excise a flap of skin and orbicularis
Oculoplastic Surgery Techniques - University of Iowa Blepharoplasty Upper; Bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty (03:26) Upper eyelid blepharoplasty with monopolar cautery (03:22) Upper blepharoplasty (02:59) Skin only upper blepharoplasty (03:32) Asian upper blepharoplasty (04:21) Raising the upper lid crease (03:57) Maximal eyelid surgery with a single external blepharoplasty incision (06:35
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty with monopolar cautery - University of Iowa This video demonstrates an upper eyelid blepharoplasty using the monopolar cautery An incision is made along the blepharoplasty and upper eyelid crease marking This is made through the skin and orbicularis muscle An upper blepharoplasty can be skin only or also include the underlying orbicularis muscle depending on the patient
Raising the upper lid crease - University of Iowa The goal of the surgery is to increase the patient's tarsal platform show as well as elevate her eyelid crease An upper blepharoplasty has been marked on each side as well as the area of the browpexy The blepharoplasty markings are then incised with a 15 blade A flap of skin and orbicularis muscle is excised with Westcott scissors
Transconjunctival lower lid blepharoplasty with fat reposition A 4-0 silk suture is placed through the lower lid at the level of the meibomian gland orifices to provide traction during the case A trans-upper eyelid canthopexy will also be performed to stabilize the lower lid A pinch excision has been marked and this is incised with the 15 blade This should not extend medial to the medial limbus
Excision of upper and lower xanthelasma - University of Iowa This is Richard Allen at the University of Iowa This video demonstrates excision of bilateral upper and lower eyelid xanthelasmas In this case, the excision of the upper lid xanthelasmas will be incorporated into an upper lid blepharoplasty An incision is made along the blepharoplasty markings to incorporate the upper eyelid xanthelasma
Skin only upper blepharoplasty - University of Iowa Skin only upper blepharoplasty Richard C Allen, MD, PhD, FACS Additional Notes: Length 03:32 Posted Feb 10, 2017 This is Richard Allen at the University of Iowa This video demonstrates a skin only blepharoplasty A blepharoplasty has been marked on each side The 15 blade is then used to make an incision along the markings