blepharoplasty

[ blef-er-uh-plas-tee ]

noun

, plural bleph·a·ro·plas·ties.

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.

blepharoplasty

/ ˈblɛfərəʊˌplæstɪ /

noun

1. cosmetic surgery performed on the eyelid

Word History and Origins

Origin of blepharoplasty¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of blepharoplasty¹

C20: from Greek blepharo(n) eyelid + -plasty

Example Sentences

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

How “lucky genes” are a more acceptable answer than “blepharoplasty and a Brazilian butt lift.”

From Washington Post

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

She posts videos of her procedures like an upper eyelid blepharoplasty, and explains what recovery might look like for different kinds of work.

From New York Times

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