Medical Director, Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery Private Practice RIchmond, Virginia
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.
It is said that the eyes are the seat of the soul, and they definitely affect a patient's appearance, aging and self-confidence. The upper face ages faster than the lower face, and it is not uncommon for patients to request eyelid surgery in their fourth decade. Due to OMS training in anatomy and trauma, eyelid surgery is a procedure well within the grasp of the average oral and maxillofacial surgeon. This session will discuss and detail in a multimedia format diagnosis anatomy treatment options, surgery and complications associated with cosmetic blepharoplasty. The speaker has performed more than 5,000 cosmetic eyelid procedures and will discuss this experience for cosmetic eyelid surgery with patient safety and predicable outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Review pertinent periorbital anatomy.
Discuss the importance of proper diagnosis.
Identify treatment modalities for cosmetic eyelid surgery.
Explain normal and abnormal postoperative course of surgery.