Blepharoplasty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Blepharoplasty is a noun meaning (surgery) Plastic surgery on the eyelids to improve vision or for cosmetic reasons.
Meaning
(surgery) Plastic surgery on the eyelids to improve vision or for cosmetic reasons.
Example Sentences
This trend, which he attributes to social media and describes as “beautification” rather than a desire to turn back the years, might involve a blepharoplasty or removing buccal fat (between the cheek and jaw bones.)
Word Forms
- blepharoplasties
Synonyms for blepharoplasty
Depending on context, synonyms include bleph.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blepharectomy, eyelift, blepharotomy, blepharostat, blepharon, oculoplasty.
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