volume36,pages 564567 (2022)Cite this article. Pronounced or prolonged erythema is relatively uncommon and can be treated with topical 1% hydrocortisone cream or intense pulsed light treatments. Anticoagulants may increase the risk of postoperative bleeding. 97, no. 5, pp. I experienced significant swelling in my tear duct area (especially on the right side) My right eye now appears to have webbing on the inner corner. C. D. McCord Jr. and J. W. Shore, Avoidance of complications in lower lid blepharoplasty, Ophthalmology, vol. The previous scar is opened up, internal adhesions are widely released (and perfect hemostasis obtained). 1, pp. Transconjunctival fat resection alone should be considered in younger patients who may have very little excess skin and whose skin may be resilient enough to tighten itself spontaneously postoperatively. Even a moderate amount can be upsetting to the patient who has always been heavy lidded. Patient 3: Left lateral canthal rounding following tumour excision and reconstructionsingle flap technique. Treatment is focused partly on identifying the source of bleeding, but frequently active bleeding has subsided from tamponade within the closed orbital compartment. 3, pp. Consult with a doctor virtually or in person. Do I have any good options? R. A. Ersek, Transplantation of purified autologous fat: a 3-year follow-up is disappointing, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. If done in the plane of the lateral wall and in the plane of the levator aponeurosis and inferior rectus (i.e., parallel to these structures) in a blunt fashion the risk of significant damage to orbital structures is low. Canthal rounding can be cosmetically-unacceptable to patients. Usually, it is a mistake to try and change their upper eyelid nature too drastically, unless this desire and postoperative appearance is made abundantly clear. Many patients present for correction of dark circles under the eyes. Dark circles are caused by 3 factors: shadowing caused by fat bulging above the dark area, the blood supply of the fat showing through the thin eyelid skin, and thirdly, actual pigment in the epidermis and dermis. c The anterior flap is created and folded into its new position. Plast Reconstr Surg 1978; 61:347. Clark ML, Kneiber D, Neal D, Etzkorn J, Maher IA. However, certain caution should be taken to avoid and manage postoperative ptosis. The most common result which will be noted by the patient is lid crease asymmetry. Scott KR, Tse DT, Kronish JW. One starts with a three snip on the punctum of the unobstructed canaliculus, followed by a DCR (to enhance flow through the unobstructed canaliculus), followed by a DCR with Jones tube in refractory cases. After 24 hours of spinal-trauma dose level of steroids (solumedrol 30mg/kg bolus over 15 minutes followed by 5.4mg/kg per hour) without response, one can discontinue the drug, possibly after repeat imaging. Great care is taken to point the needle away from the globe, to avoid inadvertent penetration with sudden patient movement. Mild inner webbing too. Persistent diplopia beyond the first day will often resolve with eye movement or fusion exercises, if there is no gross deficit. Please see before/after photo on link below (toward bottom of the website page). The skin and orbicularis oculi muscle form the anterior layers of the upper eyelid. 466474, 2010. Lowers were performed with transcutaneous approach. The oblique divides the medial lower fat pad from the central lower fat pad and it should be easily identified, and thus protected. Lower eyelid skin excision or laser resurfacing (or neither) is another key decision. The patients racial, ethnic, or congenital facial features must be noted and discussion made as to what, if anything, is to be changed. This is because they cause more harm than good. On average, this amount is between 1 to 2mm. The eyelid crease may be between 412mm above the lash line. Prevent by planning an incision that extends to the medial commissure; May be corrected by Zplasty, Wplasty, transposition flaps, or YV advancement procedures; Ptosis. B. An allergist should guide the workup and management of this condition. 2003;111:44150. This is an open access article distributed under the, Scar Hypertrophy and dyspigmentation after transcutaneous blepharoplasty incisions done elsewhere with CO. Upper lid retraction after upper lid blepharoplasty. Not only the surgeon but also the patient should be aware of preoperative asymmetry and the potential for minor touch up operations. All patients except one reported good surgical outcomes, defined as cosmetically and functionally acceptable result to the patient and surgeon, after one procedure. (Remember there is an increased rate of dehiscence of the periosteal attachment in these circumstances.) Severity of visual field loss and health related quality of life. Flash photography documents the MRD and corneal light reflex as well any eyelid skin resting on the eyelashes. The horizontal laxity of the tarsoligamentous sling of the lower eyelid is often overlooked at the time of surgery, which allows the other abnormalities to manifest themselves after surgery [12, 13]. Several surgical techniques exist for addressing canthal rounding, but they are not described in the literature. Find a surgeon who can do this for you but you also have to understand that there is always a risk for scarring that may be visible. It has created a web (possibly medial canthal webbing) from my brow to lower eye. Elimination of topical allergy, and occasionally short-term topical steroid use are helpful. The addition of epinephrine to local anesthetic solutions prolongs the duration of action of the anesthetic agent and may reduce intraoperative bleeding. Can J Ophthalmol 2003; 38:223. Institutional Review Board/Ethics Committee approval was obtained. I would like to have this corrected as soon as possible and need advice. Lid crease fixation is not always necessary. One of the signs of imminent damage to the muscle is excess bleeding. Lower eyelid of the same patient shown in Figures. Secondary revision surgery should remain an option during follow-up treatment and should be considered normal and occasionally necessary within weeks to months after surgery. G. W. Jelks and E. B. Jelks, Repair of lower lid deformities, Clinics in Plastic Surgery, vol. Intravenous mannitol 20% (12g/kg over 3060minutes). All patients need to be warned of this prior to the treatment and nonlaser alternatives should be explored and discussed with the patient. By asking the patient to pull against the levator with the traction suture will help modulate the eyelid height and achieve a more desired height. Blood supply to critical structures including the optic nerve become compromised. Graded eyelid horizontal tightening is utilized in all but the youngest patients. Minimizing wound dehiscence involves appropriate suture choice and suture placement. Also, avoid excess cautery to the levator. This is due to more rapid and wider diffusion of the local anaesthetic agent, affecting other structures such as cranial nerves. Is there help out there? The tissue to be excised is grasped with a forceps and meticulously dissected along the intended plane. 1, pp. Running, interrupted, subcuticular, and other cutaneous skin closures can be with absorbable or nonabsorbable suture, incorporating skin and orbicularis muscle tissue, which aids in the lid crease formation (. When preparing for lower lid blepharoplasty, important features to note are the amount of excess skin and the presence of fine rhytids (wrinkles), prolapsed fat (quantity and location), malar bags or festoons, lid laxity, scleral show and pigmentary characteristics. C. R. Leone and J. V. Van Gemert, Lower lid reconstruction using tarsoconjunctival grafts and bipedicle skin-muscle flap, Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. Any adjunctive procedures to be performed should also be determined. lateral hooding looks worse than before.The right side has raised lumpy scarring which runs a little too far in, probably why I have the web? Upper blepharoplasty can yield significant functional and aesthetic benefits for patients. If a third finger is required to recruit skin by pushing the mid face up, skin grafting or possible mid face lifting may be necessary. Eye 36, 564567 (2022). The primary insertion of the levator aponeurosis into the orbicularis muscle and into the upper eyelid skin occurs closer to the eyelid margin in Asians. Post-treatment admission to hospital is recommended, with close visual acuity monitoring, head elevation, ice water compresses, and intravenous steroids until 24 hours of stable vision have been noted. Temporary sutures may approximate the skin before application of the glue. Unfortunately, even with careful patient selection and surgical planning, and an uneventful perioperative period, some patients may be dissatisfied with their results. Interrupted sutures are used to reapproximate the wound edges. Remove granulation tissue and freshen wound edges. It is important to elicit particular concerns of each individual patient, and also for the surgeon to identify unrealistic expectations. Medial canthal webbing. A total of 20mm of skin should remain when measured vertically between the lower margin of the central eyebrow and the margin of the central eyelashes. Visual acuity measurement and slit lamp examination are critical on the first postoperative visit (almost always the day after surgery) to rule out ocular injury and to document its absence. Photographs of frontal plane and oblique view. 1, pp. Allergies and a list of medications should be noted. Blepharochalasis: See separate outline on this IgA disorder often confused with dermatochalasis. Dupuis C, Rees TD: Historical notes on blepharoplasty. Abnormalities of lower eyelid position include lower lid retraction with scleral show, rounding of the lower eyelid contour, rounding of the lateral canthal angle, and ectropion. What complications can come from a blepharoplasty? The alternative argument is that epinephrine vasoconstriction is followed by rebound vasodilation, which may actually potentiate the risk of postoperative orbital hemorrhage. Yazici B, etinkaya A, akirli E. Bilobed flap in the reconstruction of inferior and/or lateral periorbital defects. CT scanning the orbits is important, but only after treatment has been carried out. L. Guo, H. Bi, C. Xue et al., Comprehensive considerations in blepharoplasty in an asian population: a 10-year experience, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, vol. Photos in Fig. Canthal rounding has been reported following periocular tumour or trauma reconstruction [4, 5]. Nonsedating antihistamines may help control cold-induced symptoms. Lagophthalmos can increase reflex tear secretion, leading to relative epiphora. 3, no. Patients may inadvertently rub their eyes in the hours after surgery when their lids are numb or while sleeping. Yaremchuk MJ. Fat removal will help the first two causes, and laser skin resurfacing can aid the third if the pigment is relatively superficial. If essential, a lower incision is made and fat is teased forward between the skin and levator to prevent readhesion of these structures. If brow ptosis is present, straight-ahead photograph with eyebrows elevated by the patient demonstrates compensation. There were no peri- or post-operative complications. 10391046, 1983. Open or closed lateral canthoplasty often performed in conjunction with various facial rejuvenation procedures (Taban, OPRS 2010) (e.g., upper- and/or lower-lid blepharoplasty, midface lift) Contraindications. Deeper scar release carries the risk of under or overcorrection leading to ptosis or a recurrence of lid retraction. In New York city, I would say it ranges Good evening and thank you for your question .Complications of blepharoplasty can be minor or serious. Antiglaucoma medications or anterior chamber drainage are treatments aimed at central retinal artery occlusion, not orbital hemorrhage. Clin Plast Surg 1983; 10:321. The experienced surgeon who is certain that the levator muscle and aponeurosis was identified and preserved during surgery will not be alarmed. Z. Frequency of cold compresses is decreased as the effectiveness of this therapy lessens. When CO2 laser is used, protective corneal shields are used and laser is always directed away from the globe when cutting. 34, no. There was one recurrence of rounding, which was noted at the first post-operative review at 2 weeks following surgery. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2002; 18:45. Blindness following blepharoplasty: two case reports, and a discussion of management. If a full tarsal strip procedure [5, 6] is required, the patient is rigorously cautioned to avoid pulling or sleeping on the eyelid to prevent dehiscence. 21, no. Alternatively, removing anterior fat may unmask the underlying proptosis, and care should be exercised. h Flap is marked. 604606, 1989. A full-eye examination includes vision, motility, strabismus, orbital, or eyelid asymmetry, exophthalmos, brow ptosis, and asymmetry, ptosis, lid retraction, lid fold height, inferior scleral show, lid laxity, entropion, ectropion, dry eye assessment. 2, no. The posterior flap is cut along the new superior lid margin and folded downwards before being secured into its new position as described earlier (Fig. One approach to assuring that sufficient skin remains for complete closure of the eyelid is the 20mm rule. I have scar webbing from a previous lower bleph. Levator function is assessed to identify myogenic ptosis. In addition, supporting structures such as canthal tendons are tightened. , but only after treatment has been reported following periocular tumour or trauma reconstruction [ 4, 5.! 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