State of the Art in Blepharoplasty : From Surgery to the Avoidance of Complications

This book focuses on the surgical procedure for aesthetically correcting ageing defects of the eyelids. After a brief introduction and a section on the anatomy of the periorbital area, the latest innovative techniques are described in detail with the aid of high-quality images. The author also presents his laser-assisted blepharoplasty technique. The second part of the book provides an overview of the most common complications in blepharoplasty, and how to avoid them. In addition it guides readers through the treatment of complications. The application of the Single Suture Traction Technique (SSTT) popularised by the author, a useful tool to avoid and correct complications, is also presented in details. The inclusion of results, advantages, disadvantages, potential complications, tips and tricks make this book a valuable resource for plastic surgeons performing blepharoplasty. Front Matter....Pages i-x Anatomy of the Periorbital Region....Pages 1-14 History of Techniques....Pages 15-19 Past and Present in Laser-Assisted Blepharoplasty....Pages 21-27 Step-by-Step Updated Blepharoplasty Technique....Pages 29-52 The Single-Suture Traction Technique....Pages 53-62 Most Common Complications in Blepharoplasty and How to Avoid Them....Pages 63-85 How to Treat and Correct Complications....Pages 87-110 Philosophical Approach of Ignorance and Its Implementation in Aesthetic Surgery—Epilogue....Pages 111-112