Plastic Surgery>>>>>Aesthetic surgeryQuestion 9#Which of the following combined procedures is most appropriate:
- Aggressive midface lift with minimal lower blepharoplasty excision.
- Aggressive midface lift with aggressive lower blepharoplasty excision.
- Brow lift first followed by upper blepharoplasty.
- Upper blepharoplasty first followed by brow lift.
A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B. 1 and 3 are correct
C. 2 and 4 are correct
D. 4 only is correct
E. None is correct
Correct Answer is
BComment:1 and 3 are correct. Aggressive lower blepharoplasty excision is associated with damage to the structural integrity of the lower lid (and can cause a hollowed out appearance), lower eyelid malposition, dry eyes and/or ectropion. Brow lift may influence the outcome of upper blepharoplasty and thus should be done prior.