Insider's Guide to
Blepharoplasty

Chapter 01: Don't jump in blindly
Chapter 02: How do I tell if I really need this?
Chapter 03: Should I do it now or wait for my whole face to head south?
Chapter 04: Eyelid anatomy for those who hated high-school biology
Chapter 05: Why it all sags
Chapter 06: What to look for in a cosmetic eyelid surgeon
Chapter 07: How to get the most out of your consultation
Chapter 08: The part that hurts the most: Fees
Chapter 09: Watch out for the add-ons
Chapter 10: Where is cosmetic eyelid surgery performed?
Chapter 11: Why it's okay to feel a little: Anesthesia
Chapter 12: How much will my HMO cover?

Chapter 13: Upper eyelid blepharoplasty
Chapter 14: Asian upper eyelid blepharoplasty
Chapter 15: Repair of eyelid ptosis
Chapter 16: Eyebrow surgery
Chapter 17: Transconjunctival and transcutaneous lower eyelid blepharoplasty
Chapter 18: Tissue-sparing lower eyelid blepharoplasty
Chapter 19: Reinforcement at the lateral canthus
Chapter 20: Fat repositioning
Chapter 21: Cheek and midface lift
Chapter 22: Skin resurfacing: laser, chemical, and non-ablative
Chapter 23: Botulinum toxin injection
Chapter 24: Tissue fillers and fat grafting
Chapter 25: Eyelid and brow tattooing
Chapter 26: Secondary blepharoplasty
Chapter 27: The laser as a cutting tool in eyelid surgery

Chapter 28: Risks and complications of blepharoplasty
Chapter 29: Treatment of upper blepharoplasty complications
Chapter 30: Treatment of lower blepharoplasty complications

Chapter 31: Do's and Don'ts before surgery
Chapter 32: The morning of the Big Day
Chapter 33: Experiencing the surgery
Chapter 34: Do's and Don'ts after surgery
Chapter 35: Is this ever going to heal?
Chapter 36: Use of eye cosmetics after blepharoplasty
Chapter 37: Skin care and prevention
Chapter 38: Patient satisfaction
Chapter 39: Psychological considerations
Chapter 40: Recent advances and the future

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