What Technological Improvements In The Future Do You See For Orbital Box Osteotomies Done For Aesthetic Purposes?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Are there emerging technological advances that may improve post-operative outcomes, recovery time, and overall success rates in the near future? For patients considering orbital box osteotomy for cosmetic reasons, what is the likelihood of visible scarring or unintended aesthetic changes to other facial areas following the procedure?

A:The following answers your two questions about orbital box osteotomies for aesthetic purposes:

1) I see no emerging technologies that is going to substantially change the effectiveness or safety of the procedure. We currently have 3-D CT scanning and virtual surgical planning which is the most you can do beforehand. In the end you still have to do the actual procedure on the patient.

2) The potential risks and complications of orbital box osteotomies are relegated to the periorbital bone and soft tissues and do not adversely affect other facial areas.

Dr. Barry Eppley

Plastic Surgeon