Farsakoury R, Nashwan AJ. Revitalizing upper blepharoplasty: Preserving volume. World J Clin Cases 2025; 13(15): 100563 [DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i15.100563]
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Abdulqadir J Nashwan, PhD, Researcher, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Rayyan Road, Doha 3050, Qatar. anashwan@hamad.qa
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Ophthalmology
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Letter to the Editor
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Rana Farsakoury, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 3050, Qatar
Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 3050, Qatar
Author contributions: Farsakoury R and Nashwan AJ Writing the draft and critically reviewing the literature. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Abdulqadir J Nashwan, PhD, Researcher, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Rayyan Road, Doha 3050, Qatar. anashwan@hamad.qa
Received: August 20, 2024 Revised: December 27, 2024 Accepted: January 9, 2025 Published online: May 26, 2025 Processing time: 154 Days and 1.8 Hours
Abstract
Blepharoplasty is a frequently performed aesthetic surgery today aimed at enhancing eyelid appearance and correcting age-related changes. The traditional method of subtraction blepharoplasty, which involved removing fat and excess skin, is now considered outdated. This letter explores Gorgy et al's commentary on Miotti et al's study, highlighting a shift in upper eyelid blepharoplasty towards a more conservative, volume-preserving approach. The study systematically reviewed 10 publications, including three retrospective studies, five comparative studies, and two clinical trials. It emphasizes the trend towards preserving the patient's natural anatomy and focusing on enhancement rather than alteration. However, the study's limitations, such as the lack of long-term comparative research, a relatively small sample size, and a single-center design, indicate that further research with extended follow-up is necessary to validate the safety and effectiveness of these techniques. The focus is increasingly on preserving and augmenting volume in upper blepharoplasty rather than removing tissue.
Core Tip: Adopting volume conservation and augmentation techniques, rather than traditional subtraction methods, can significantly enhance outcomes for patients undergoing upper blepharoplasty, emphasizing the importance of a conservative approach in managing these cases effectively.
