Blepharoplasty and Ptosis Repair — Eyelid Anatomy, Surgical Planning, and Vision-Threatening Complications

This episode reviews the core principles of blepharoplasty and ptosis repair, focusing on eyelid anatomy, preoperative evaluation, operative planning, and complication management.Topics include eyelid lamellae, orbicularis oculi, levator palpebrae, Mueller’s muscle, orbital septum, upper and lower eyelid fat compartments, Whitnall’s ligament, Lockwood’s ligament, Graves disease, LASIK history, Schirmer testing, MRD1, Bell’s phenomenon, compensated brow ptosis, Hering’s law, snapback testing, and lower lid distraction testing. The episode also covers upper blepharoplasty markings, Asian eyelid anatomy, ptosis repair options, lower blepharoplasty approaches, fat transposition, canthopexy, canthoplasty, lateral tarsal strip, retrobulbar hematoma, lateral canthotomy, inferior cantholysis, diplopia, lagophthalmos, and ectropion. Part of Dr. Lara’s Plastic Surgery Compendium — a high-yield audio reference for plastic surgery trainees and surgeons.DisclaimerThis podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is designed for medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing healthcare professionals. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for any individual patient. The content presented reflects general surgical principles and should not be used as a substitute for formal medical training, clinical judgment, or consultation with qualified healthcare professionals. Listening to this podcast does not establish a physician–patient relationship.SEO / Topic Keywordsblepharoplasty, upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, blepharoptosis, eyelid anatomy, anterior lamella, middle lamella, posterior lamella, orbicularis oculi, levator palpebrae superioris, Mueller’s muscle, orbital septum, tarsal plate, upper eyelid fat pads, lower eyelid fat pads, lacrimal gland, Whitnall’s ligament, Lockwood’s ligament, Schirmer test, MRD1, Bell’s phenomenon, compensated brow ptosis, Hering’s law, snapback test, distraction test, Asian eyelid surgery, levator advancement, Fasanella-Servat, frontalis sling, transconjunctival blepharoplasty, transcutaneous blepharoplasty, fat transposition, arcus marginalis, canthopexy, canthoplasty, lateral tarsal strip, retrobulbar hematoma, lateral canthotomy, inferior cantholysis, ectropion, lagophthalmos, diplopia