blepharoplasty

bleph·a·ro·plas·ty | \ ˈble-fə-rō-ˌpla-stē

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Definition of blepharoplasty

: plastic surgery on the eyelid especially to remove fatty or excess tissue

Examples of blepharoplasty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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. 2015

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“Blepharoplasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blepharoplasty. Accessed 20 Feb. 2020.

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