blepharoplasty
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- noun
- /ˌblɛf.ə.roʊˈplæs.ti/
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blefaroplastia
- A blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery or an eyelid lift, is a plastic surgery procedure designed to improve the appearance of the upper or lower eyelids.
- blepharoplasty surgery
- eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
- upper lid blepharoplasty
Examples
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After undergoing a blepharoplasty, many patients report feeling more confident about their appearance.
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During her consultation, the doctor explained that a blepharoplasty could help improve her vision by removing excess skin from her eyelids.
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Blepharoplasty procedures can be performed to correct a number of conditions, including:
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Before you schedule a consultation with your plastic surgeon, consider this overview on the conditions that can be treated with a blepharoplasty.
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As with any plastic surgery procedure, candidates for a blepharoplasty should be in good general health with realistic expectations regarding the surgical results.
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What is a blepharoplasty?
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All units and burs are sterile-packaged. Circle 152 on Reader Service Card Laser Blepharoplasty Instrumentation.
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A successful blepharoplasty can result in a more youthful look by correcting drooping eyelids.
Synonyms
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A medical operation on the eye to fix sight problems
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A surgery on the eye to fix vision or treat eye problems
How Complex
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Surface Forms
Morphology
blepharoplasty = blepharo + plasty
The components 'blepharo' (eyelid) and 'plasty' (surgical repair) are not standalone English words and require specialized knowledge to understand.
Etymology
Blepharoplasty comes from the Greek parts blepharo- 'eyelid' and -plasty 'to shape', the same root you find in the word 'plastic', as in 'plastic surgery'. So, blepharoplasty is surgery to repair or reshape the eyelids.