blepharoplasty

American  

[blef-er-uh-plas-tee] / ˈblɛf ər əˌplæs ti /

noun

plural

blepharoplasties

1. plastic surgery of the eyelid, used to remove epicanthic folds, sagging tissue, or wrinkles around the eyes or to repair injury to the eyelid.

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blepharoplasty British  

/ ˈblɛfərəʊˌplæstɪ /

noun

1. cosmetic surgery performed on the eyelid

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Etymology

Origin of blepharoplasty

First recorded in 1960–65; blepharo- ( def. ) + -plasty

Example Sentences

When he first started his Manhattan oculofacial plastic surgery practice in 2007, Dr. Robert Schwarcz found that patients seeking a blepharoplasty tended to be in their 50s or older.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2025, Doft says, she’s even had blepharoplasty consultations with 20-somethings.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brown is now getting a quote for blepharoplasty, which removes excess skin from the eyelids, and would like to get the procedure done by the end of the year.

From Seattle Times

Others conducted their own deep dives on the photos, claiming that Lawrence had done more than just a possible upper blepharoplasty.

From Salon

Dry eye also commonly occurs temporarily following cataract surgery; Lasik eye surgery, which reshapes the cornea to improve vision; and blepharoplasty, an operation to correct drooping eyelids.

From New York Times

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