CompletedNot Applicable

Short and Long-term Results of Skin Versus Skin Plus Orbicularis Resection Blepharoplasty

Turkey (Türkiye)24 participantsStarted 2021-05-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the short and long-term effects of skin-only and skin+muscle excision blepharoplasty on corneal nerves, dry eye parameters, meibomian glands, and eyebrow position.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients older than 18. * Patients with dermatochalasis. * Patients who were suggested upper eyelid blepharoplasty for medical or cosmetic purposes. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have had previous periorbital or ophthalmic surgery * Patients with extensive blepharitis * History of contact lens use * History of ophthalmic, endocrinological, neurological, or rheumatological diseases * History of facial paralysis * Negative Bell's phenomenon * Schirmer test \<5mm * The patients who had been treated with periocular botulinum toxin in the last 1 year were not included the study.