Language, Race, Ethnicity, and Insurance-related Disparities in Blepharoptosis Surgery
Hispanic and Asian blepharoptosis patients undergo surgery at a significantly higher rate than White and Black patients. In non-English speakers and for patients requiring an interpreter, surgery also occurs more frequently.
Authors
- Albert Y. Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1360-8248)
- Ayden Case (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9027-6339)
- Jake E. Radell
- Alice Dalo
Institutions
- Cleveland Clinic (US)
- Duke University (US)
- Mount Sinai Hospital (US)
- Trinity College (US)
- Stanford University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000007297
- Primary Topic
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00