Blepharoplasty corrects three entities that may be isolated abnormalities or occur in combination:

• Dermatochalasis
• Pseudoherniation of fat
• Orbicularis muscle hypertrophy

Reference:
Papita M: The evaluation and management of lower eyelid retraction following cosmetic surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg 106:438-453, 2000.

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