blepharoplasty

DEFINITION of blepharoplasty

Surgical repair or reconstruction of the eyelid, often to correct drooping (ptosis) or remove excess skin. Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that improves the appearance of the eyelids by removing drooping skin from upper lids and reducing the look of tired eyes or “bags” from lower lids, sometimes improving vision by treating loose skin that impairs it.

ICD-10-CM Code(s):

1. H02.83- - Dermatochalasis of eyelid:

• Explanation: This is the most common diagnosis for functional blepharoplasty. It refers to “baggy” or redundant skin of the eyelids.
  • Note: Requires a 6th digit for laterality: H02.831 (Right upper), H02.832 (Right lower), H02.834 (Left upper), H02.835 (Left lower).
• 2. H02.3- - Blepharochalasis:
• Explanation: Used when the eyelid skin is thin and wrinkled due to recurrent episodes of edema (swelling), often seen in younger patients.
  • Note: Requires a 6th digit: H02.31 (Right upper), H02.34 (Left upper).
• 3. H02.40- - Unspecified ptosis of eyelid:
• Explanation: Used when the eyelid margin itself is drooping. While blepharoplasty treats excess skin, it is often performed alongside or to address “pseudoptosis” caused by heavy skin.
  • Note: Requires a 6th digit: H02.401 (Right), H02.402 (Left), H02.403 (Bilateral).

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ETYMOLOGY of blepharoplasty

Greek blepharon (eyelid) + plassein (to mold/form); Blephar(o)- comes from Greek blépharon, meaning “eyelid.”
-plasty derives from Greek concepts meaning “to form/mold,” aligning with “forming/repair” surgery rather than simple incision. blepharoplasty(n.)::“surgical operation of making a new eyelid from transplanted skin,” 1839, from blepharo-, from Greek blepharon “eyelid” (related to blepein “to look, see”) + -plasty.

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RELATED TERMS to blepharoplasty

• Blepharo- (combining form): “pertaining to the eyelid,” seen in terms like blepharitis and blepharoplasty.​
• ptosis: drooping of the upper eyelid that may be assessed/managed alongside upper blepharoplasty in some patients.​
• Dermatochalasis / steatoblepharon: age-related excess eyelid skin and prominent fat pads that often motivate evaluation for blepharoplasty.​
• Transconjunctival blepharoplasty / East Asian blepharoplasty: specific technique/approach variants (e.g., internal lower-lid approach; creation or adjustment of a supratarsal fold in “double eyelid” surgery).

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DERIVATIONS of blepharoplasty

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