Minimizing Postoperative Scars in Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Concise Review

Background: Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is one of the most common aesthetic surgeries performed worldwide. The procedure consists of removing excess skin with or without muscle and/or fat from the upper eyelid by a transcutaneous approach and placement of a supratarsal crease. The surgery is performed in a cosmetically sensitive area and every attempt to avoid poor scar formation should be made. Methods: This review presents a conspectus of the existing medical literature regarding scar-avoiding strategies in upper blepharoplasty with the aim of contributing to the reduction in postoperative scar formation. The Medline, Embase, and Cochrane databases were searched on 2 September 2025. Results: The search yielded a total of 562 records, and, following screening, eleven publications were included. Conclusions: A systematic approach to pre-, intra-, and postoperative measures to minimize scarring are presented. There is a need to standardize scar assessment and reporting to facilitate inter-study comparison of effects, as well as prospective, randomized studies comparing suture materials and techniques.