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Upper Eyelids

When tissue-sparing upper blepharoplasty may be the better choice

Six causes of a "rising crease" after upper blepharoplasty


Lower Eyelids

 The three approaches to lower eyelid fat reduction

 Advantages of transcutaneous blepharoplasty

Disadvantages of transcutaneous blepharoplasty

Advantages of the transconjunctival blepharoplasty

Disadvantages of the transconjunctival blepharoplasty

Should skin ever be removed from the lower eyelid?

Should fat ever be removed from the lower eyelid?

Pinch blepharoplasty for lower eyelid skin excess

Canthopexy: Pros and Cons


Asian Eyelid Surgery

Pros and cons of incisional double eyelid surgery

Pros and cons of the "non-incisional" suture method

The best height and shape for the Asian eyelid crease


Recovery and Healing

Two easy but often overlooked measures to help swelling disappear

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