Comprehensive Evaluation of Quality of Life following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Prospective Analysis
<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that addresses both aesthetic and functional concerns, offering transformative potential for patients’ overall well-being. This study systematically evaluates the comprehensive impact of upper eyelid bl...
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| author | Dolika D. Vasović Miodrag Lj. Karamarković Milan Jovanović Milan Stojičić Dejan M. Rašić Ivan Marjanović Tanja Kalezić Miroslav Jeremić |
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| description | <i>Background and Objectives:</i> Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that addresses both aesthetic and functional concerns, offering transformative potential for patients’ overall well-being. This study systematically evaluates the comprehensive impact of upper eyelid blepharoplasty on patients’ quality of life, employing rigorous methodologies and standardized assessment protocols. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> A prospective, randomized controlled trial was conducted, involving 348 patients aged 49 to 87 years. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either continuous or intradermal sutures following upper eyelid surgery. Validated FACE-Q questionnaires were used to assess various outcomes, including early-life impact, expectations, satisfaction with eyes, overall face satisfaction, satisfaction with the outcome, psychological function, social function, and adverse effects. <i>Results:</i> Results indicate significant improvements in multiple domains of patient-reported outcomes following upper eyelid blepharoplasty, including satisfaction with eyes, overall face satisfaction, satisfaction with the outcome, psychological function, and social function. Notably, no significant differences were observed between suturing techniques regarding patient satisfaction and well-being. Adverse effects were minimal and improved over time. <i>Conclusions:</i> The study underscores the transformative nature of upper eyelid blepharoplasty in enhancing patients’ quality of life, addressing both cosmetic and functional concerns. Utilizing standardized assessment tools like the FACE-Q questionnaire facilitates a comprehensive understanding of treatment outcomes and enables patient-centered care. Overall, this research contributes to the growing evidence supporting the positive impact of upper eyelid blepharoplasty on patients’ well-being, emphasizing the importance of continued research and standardized assessment protocols in advancing patient care in cosmetic surgery. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bb0e2d36ca4543edbf9952ff1148e93f2024-03-27T13:53:51ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442024-03-0160350010.3390/medicina60030500Comprehensive Evaluation of Quality of Life following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Prospective AnalysisDolika D. Vasović0Miodrag Lj. Karamarković1Milan Jovanović2Milan Stojičić3Dejan M. Rašić4Ivan Marjanović5Tanja Kalezić6Miroslav Jeremić7University Eye Hospital Clinical Centre of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaClinic for Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaClinic for Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaClinic for Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaUniversity Eye Hospital Clinical Centre of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaUniversity Eye Hospital Clinical Centre of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaUniversity Eye Hospital Clinical Centre of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaUniversity Eye Hospital Clinical Centre of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that addresses both aesthetic and functional concerns, offering transformative potential for patients’ overall well-being. This study systematically evaluates the comprehensive impact of upper eyelid blepharoplasty on patients’ quality of life, employing rigorous methodologies and standardized assessment protocols. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> A prospective, randomized controlled trial was conducted, involving 348 patients aged 49 to 87 years. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either continuous or intradermal sutures following upper eyelid surgery. Validated FACE-Q questionnaires were used to assess various outcomes, including early-life impact, expectations, satisfaction with eyes, overall face satisfaction, satisfaction with the outcome, psychological function, social function, and adverse effects. <i>Results:</i> Results indicate significant improvements in multiple domains of patient-reported outcomes following upper eyelid blepharoplasty, including satisfaction with eyes, overall face satisfaction, satisfaction with the outcome, psychological function, and social function. Notably, no significant differences were observed between suturing techniques regarding patient satisfaction and well-being. Adverse effects were minimal and improved over time. <i>Conclusions:</i> The study underscores the transformative nature of upper eyelid blepharoplasty in enhancing patients’ quality of life, addressing both cosmetic and functional concerns. Utilizing standardized assessment tools like the FACE-Q questionnaire facilitates a comprehensive understanding of treatment outcomes and enables patient-centered care. Overall, this research contributes to the growing evidence supporting the positive impact of upper eyelid blepharoplasty on patients’ well-being, emphasizing the importance of continued research and standardized assessment protocols in advancing patient care in cosmetic surgery.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/500blepharoplastyquality of lifesuturing techniquespatient-reported outcomesfacial aesthetics |
| spellingShingle | Dolika D. Vasović Miodrag Lj. Karamarković Milan Jovanović Milan Stojičić Dejan M. Rašić Ivan Marjanović Tanja Kalezić Miroslav Jeremić Comprehensive Evaluation of Quality of Life following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Prospective Analysis Medicina blepharoplasty quality of life suturing techniques patient-reported outcomes facial aesthetics |
| title | Comprehensive Evaluation of Quality of Life following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Prospective Analysis |
| title_full | Comprehensive Evaluation of Quality of Life following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Prospective Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Comprehensive Evaluation of Quality of Life following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Prospective Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comprehensive Evaluation of Quality of Life following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Prospective Analysis |
| title_short | Comprehensive Evaluation of Quality of Life following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Prospective Analysis |
| title_sort | comprehensive evaluation of quality of life following upper eyelid blepharoplasty a prospective analysis |
| topic | blepharoplasty quality of life suturing techniques patient-reported outcomes facial aesthetics |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/500 |
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