Product Description

In this video-based CME activity, Julius W. Few, MD performs a midface rejuvenation which includes a lower blepharoplasty to dissect the redundant skin, a tear trough correction to eliminate the tired and aged appearance on the face, and lateral canthoplasties are performed because there is more than 6-8 millimeters lower lid distraction.

Learning Objectives

After viewing this course, the participant should be able to:

1. Plan goals for the procedure from the patient's view point, as well as documenting during a physical exam the potential risks involved from performing blepharoplasty by considering the patient's medical history.
2. Prepare a patient immediately prior to surgery, including identifying and measuring the shape, size and asymmetry.
3. Minimize trauma to the orbital septum of the lower lid.
4. Know when it is appropriate to correct tear trough.
5. Perform proper suture techniques, in addition to setting the three points of fixation - two in the lateral malar region and one via the transconjunctival approach.

Faculty

Julius W. Few, MD

Accreditation Information

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM: 1.5

Patient Safety Credit: .5

Media: Video

Release Date: 1/15/2013

Reviewed Date: 7/1/2018

Expiration Date: 7/1/2021

Estimated time to complete this course: 1 hr 30 minutes

Directly provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS®)

Accreditation Statement

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

The ASPS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Intended Audience

This educational activity is intended for plastic surgery practitioners, residents, and other healthcare professionals interested in translating expanded knowledge into practice for the improvement of patient outcomes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Disclosures

Dr. Few has nothing to disclose. All ASPS staff members managing this activity have no relevant financial relationships or affiliations to disclose. All identified conflicts of interest have been resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. The ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials.

Product Code: 17551