Definition of blepharoplasty in English:
blepharoplasty
nounˈblɛf(ə)rə(ʊ)ˌplastiˈblefərōplastē
mass nounMedicine Surgical repair or reconstruction of an eyelid.
Example sentencesExamples
- Aside from the visual assessment, the procedure itself is really not that much different from a standard surgical blepharoplasty.
- This time, I am apparently in need of eyelid surgery, which Tammy calls blepharoplasty.
- Nose jobs, double eye-lids and blepharoplasty (removing bags under the eyes) have remained the most popular cosmetic operations.
- Eyelid surgery, technically called blepharoplasty, corrects not only the eyelids but also eyebags.
- The continued popularity of blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and eyebrow lifting attest to the high rate of patient satisfaction with these procedures.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Greek blepharon 'eyelid' + -plasty.