Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty
Learning goal
Prepare for Day 2: aesthetic eyelid surgery with functional awareness.
Read before Day 2
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty planning.
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty approaches.
Fat compartment anatomy.
Prevention of lower eyelid malposition.
Complications of blepharoplasty.
Focus points
Preoperative marking logic
Lid crease position
Skin-only vs skin-muscle flap concepts
Orbital fat management
Lower lid support
Symmetry and conservative tissue removal
Recommended reference
Smith and Nesi’s Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Smith and Nesi’s Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Blepharoplasty Explained: Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery Benefits - Christopher I. Zoumalan, MD FACS
Why watch this
This is a concise overview video that clearly separates upper eyelid blepharoplasty from lower eyelid surgery. It is useful before the hands-on session because it frames the main indications: excess upper lid skin, eye fatigue, visual field concerns, lower eyelid fat pockets, hollowing and dark circles.
Best use in the course
Use this as the first introductory video before the Day 2 aesthetic eyelid block.
Watch for
Difference between upper and lower blepharoplasty
Functional vs aesthetic indications
Upper eyelid skin excess
Lower eyelid fat pockets
Under-eye hollowing
Expected result language
Eyelid Surgery Explained: Upper and Lower Lids - New York Plastic Surgical Group / Tommaso Addona, MD FACS
Why watch this
This is the strongest general preparation video I found for the course context. It discusses anatomy, patient selection, upper versus lower lid differences, incision choices, anesthesia, recovery and complications. It is more useful for professional preparation than a purely cosmetic before-and-after video.
Best use in the course
Use this as the main required blepharoplasty preparation video for Day 2.
Watch for
Eyelid anatomy: skin, orbicularis, tarsal plate, septum and fat pads
Difference between upper and lower lid surgical planning
Upper lid crease incision
Lower lid subciliary vs transconjunctival access
Conservative lower lid skin management
Dry eye and complication awareness
What is Transconjunctival Lower Blepharoplasty? - Amiya Prasad, MD
Why watch this
This video is helpful because it focuses specifically on lower eyelid approach selection. It explains why a transconjunctival approach can be useful for lower lid fat bags and why lower lid support and external skin excision must be considered carefully.
Best use in the course
Use this as an optional but recommended lower-lid preparation video before the lower blepharoplasty hands-on block.
Watch for
Transconjunctival approach
Lower eyelid fat bags
Avoiding external lower lid incision when appropriate
Difference between fat removal and skin treatment
Risk logic around lower lid malposition
