Upper Blepharoplasty and Browplasty

Cosmetic rejuvenation of the periocularPeriocular area can include incisional and non-incisional procedures. Although the use of non-incisional procedures, including botulinum toxinBotulinum toxin, dermal fillersDermal fillers, and skin resurfacing, has gained in popularity, the oculoplasticOculoplastic surgeon should continue to be proficient in incisional procedures. The most common periocularPeriocular incisional procedures include upper blepharoplastyUpper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplastyLower blepharoplasty, and browplastyBrowplasty. Careful preoperative evaluationEvaluation is critical, and the choice of the appropriate surgery is paramount. The purpose of this chapter is to review the preoperative evaluationEvaluation, operative procedures, and post-operative care for cosmetic upper blepharoplastyUpper blepharoplasty and browplastyBrowplasty.