blepharoplasty
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Definition of blepharoplasty
: plastic surgery on the eyelid especially to remove fatty or excess tissue
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The procedure is a type of blepharoplasty (fancy word for eyelid surgery) that aims to create a visible crease at the eye socket. — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, "What Korean Women Really Think About Plastic Surgery," 1 May 2018 Advantages to this procedure are less prominent undereye circles achieved without surgery, but the results typically last approximately one year, which is much less long-lived than a surgical option like lower blepharoplasty. — Macaela Mackenzie, Allure, "Plastic Surgery Trends for 2018 Are Being Shaped by Social Media," 30 Jan. 2018 During a lower-eyelid blepharoplasty, your doctor can remove the fat that's swelling any of the three compartments under the eyes. — Liz Krieger, Harper's BAZAAR, "Can I Erase My Under-Eye Bags?," 25 Feb. 2015These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'blepharoplasty.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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blepharoplasty
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Medical Definition of blepharoplasty
: plastic surgery on an eyelid especially to remove fatty or excess tissue
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