Blepharoplasty Under the Lens: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Scientific Output (1951–2024)
Author: Sonia Penarrocha Oltra
Base Hospital / Institution: Moorfields Eye Hospital
ePoster presentation
Abstract ID: 25-463
Purpose
To quantitatively analyze the global scientific literature on blepharoplasty from 1951 to 2024, identifying trends in research productivity, leading authors, landmark articles, influential journals, and patterns of collaboration.
Methods
A bibliometric review was conducted using the Web of Science database in October 2024, retrieving a total of 1,454 articles published between 1914 and 2024. The analysis focused on the most cited and productive authors, most impactful articles, temporal trends in publications, the most prolific journals, and collaboration index, calculated as the average number of authors per paper.
Results
Scientific production has increased steadily since 2000, peaking in 2023 with 118 articles. The most cited authors were Sam T. Hamra (456 citations), Robert Alan Goldberg (384), and Clinton D. McCord (349). Goldberg was also the most productive author with 14 publications. The most cited paper was “Arcus marginalis release and orbital fat preservation in midface rejuvenation” (Hamra, 1995), with 253 citations. Journals with the highest number of articles included Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (190) and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (172). The collaboration index rose steadily, from fewer than 2 authors per article in the 1970s to over 4.5 in the last decade.
Conclusion
The growing volume of scientific output in blepharoplasty highlights a growing interest in both aesthetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery. The increased number of contributors per paper reflects a shift toward more collaborative and multidisciplinary research. The dominance of journals like Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery reinforces their central role in disseminating high-impact research in facial aesthetics. Despite these encouraging trends, it is important to note the skewed distribution of productivity and citations, with a few authors and journals dominating the landscape. This bibliometric study provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific landscape and serves as a foundation for further exploration and collaboration in oculoplastic surgery.
Additional Authors
| First name | Last name | Base Hospital / Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio | Vidal Infer | University of Valencia. Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. |
| Adolfo | Alonso Arroyo | University of Valencia. Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. |
| Jimmy | Uddin | Moorfields Eye Hospital |
