COURSE CONTENTS

• Overview of blepharoplasty
• Historical background and evolution
• Importance of eyelid aesthetics and function
• Structures and functions of upper and lower eyelids
• Key anatomical landmarks for surgical planning
• Age-related changes in eyelid anatomy
• Initial assessment of eyelid aesthetics and function
• Understanding patient expectations and goals
• Medical history review and contraindications for surgery
• Local anesthesia and sedation in blepharoplasty
• Upper eyelid blepharoplasty:
  • Skin and fat excision techniques
  • Muscle and aponeurosis considerations
• Lower eyelid blepharoplasty:
  • Transcutaneous vs. transconjunctival approach
  • Fat repositioning or removal
  • Canthoplasty and canthopexy
• Adjunctive procedures (e.g., brow ptosis correction)
• Combined procedures with facelifts or rhinoplasty
• Use of fillers and fat grafting for volume enhancement
• Immediate postoperative care and monitoring
• Recognition and management of complications (e.g., hematoma, infection, ectropion)
• Long-term outcomes and considerations for revision surgery
• Blepharoplasty in Asian eyelids
• Management of specific conditions (e.g., Graves’ disease)
• Ethical considerations in cosmetic surgery
• Introduction to robotics in blepharoplasty
• Non-surgical alternatives (e.g., laser resurfacing, ultrasound)
• Innovations in materials and techniques
• Review of case studies illustrating different surgical approaches
• Discussion of complex cases and decision-making processes
• Informed consent and patient communication
• Managing patient expectations and satisfaction
• Medico-legal considerations and risk management