State of the art in Blepharoplasty

This book focuses on the surgical procedure for aesthetically correcting ageing defects of the eyelids. After a brief introduction and a section on the anatomy of the periorbital area, the latest innovative techniques are described in detail with the aid of high-quality images. The author also presents his laser-assisted blepharoplasty technique. The second part of the book provides an overview of the most common complications in blepharoplasty, and how to avoid them . In addition it guides readers through the treatment of complications. The application  of the Single Suture Traction Technique (SSTT) popularised by the author, a useful tool to avoid and correct complications, is also presented in details.  The inclusion of results, advantages, disadvantages, potential complications, tips and tricks make this book a valuable resource for plastic surgeons performing blepharoplasty.

CONTENTS
Anatomy of the Periorbital Region - Pages 1-14
History of Techniques - Pages 15-19
Past and Present in Laser-Assisted Blepharoplasty - Pages 21-27
Step-by-Step Updated Blepharoplasty Technique - Pages 29-52
The Single-Suture Traction Technique - Pages 53-62
Most Common Complications in Blepharoplasty and How to Avoid Them - Pages 63-85
How to Treat and Correct Complications - Pages 87-110
Philosophical Approach of Ignorance and Its Implementation in Aesthetic Surgery—Epilogue - Pages 111-112
 

Plastic Aesthetic and Laser Surgery Department, Hygeia Hospital and DrK Medical Group, Athens, Greece

Paraskevas Kontoes