Blepharoplasty for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon

Abstract

The practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery is an ever-expanding field. With this expansion, many surgeons are becoming more interested in facial cosmetic surgery. The eyes are an area of great expression and among the first structures to show the results of aging. The rejuvenation of the eyes can have a dramatic effect on the overall appearance of the face. Blepharoplasty surgery can be a great adjunct to the modern practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The population of the typical oral and maxillofacial surgery practice is ideal for blepharoplasty. Those patients undergoing orthognathic surgery are aesthetically minded. In addition, implant patients, preprosthetic patients and the parents of the third molar patients often inquire about facial cosmetic surgery. The surgeon interested in blepharoplasty surgery will learn the fundamentals of the procedure. The procedure will be discussed in a step-wise fashion including preoperative appointments, the technique of the procedure, and the postoperative course. In addition, the indications, contraindications, risks, and complications will be discussed. The ideal patient and the patient to avoid will also be discussed. On completion of this course, the surgeon should have a good understanding of this procedure, and a great start to incorporating blepharoplasty into the practice. The practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery is an ever-expanding field. With this expansion, many surgeons are becoming more interested in facial cosmetic surgery. The eyes are an area of great expression and among the first structures to show the results of aging. The rejuvenation of the eyes can have a dramatic effect on the overall appearance of the face. Blepharoplasty surgery can be a great adjunct to the modern practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The population of the typical oral and maxillofacial surgery practice is ideal for blepharoplasty. Those patients undergoing orthognathic surgery are aesthetically minded. In addition, implant patients, preprosthetic patients and the parents of the third molar patients often inquire about facial cosmetic surgery. The surgeon interested in blepharoplasty surgery will learn the fundamentals of the procedure. The procedure will be discussed in a step-wise fashion including preoperative appointments, the technique of the procedure, and the postoperative course. In addition, the indications, contraindications, risks, and complications will be discussed. The ideal patient and the patient to avoid will also be discussed. On completion of this course, the surgeon should have a good understanding of this procedure, and a great start to incorporating blepharoplasty into the practice.