1. Oculoplastic surgery.
- Author
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Mehta S, Belliveau MJ, and Oestreicher JH
- Subjects
- Eyelid Diseases etiology, Eyelid Diseases pathology, Humans, Patient Positioning, Blepharoplasty methods, Eyelid Diseases surgery
- Abstract
Esthetic and functional surgery in the periocular region falls into the domain of oculoplastic surgeons, as well as plastic surgeons and otorhinolaryngologists with training in facial plastic surgery. This article provides a description of 8 common eyelid procedures that are routinely performed under local anesthesia, with or without mild intravenous sedation. Serious complications are rare. The rate of postoperative infection in the highly vascularized eyelid tissues is less than 1% in our experience., (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2013
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