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M. Reza Vagefi, MD; Tristan F.W. McMullan, PhD, MRCOphth; John D. McCann, MD, PhD; Richard L. Anderson, MD

Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2008;10(3):209-211.

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Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is the most commonly performed facial rejuvenation surgery with a high rate of success.^1-3 It is also one of the most gratifying procedures because functional and cosmetic improvements are readily appreciated by the patient. Precision is required when creating a blepharoplasty incision.^{1, 4-5} The inferior portion of the incision is routinely made in the patient's existing eyelid crease or placed at the desired height for skin crease reformation centrally. Laterally, the inferior edge of the incision should continue 5 mm above the lateral canthus with a gentle upturn to end before the lateral orbital rim. The shape of the upper portion of the incision relative to the lower portion is dictated by the patient's anatomy, the degree of dermatochalasis, lateral hooding, and the surgeon's preference.

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