In the tenth century, Middle Eastern surgeons described removal of excess eyelid skin to improve vision. 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. 604606, 1989. All research was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. It is virtually unheard of for this to fail to resolve. To obtain A slit lamp examination and Schirmers test are necessary in this authors view. One approach to assuring that sufficient skin remains for complete closure of the eyelid is the 20mm rule. Inadvertent injury to the lacrimal system should be avoided in upper blepharoplasty by limiting incision medially. Steroids can be stopped without taper if administered less than 3 days, even at extremely high doses. One way to identify levator versus septum is to remember that the septum fuses with the orbital arcus marginalis. An alternative approach is the "pinch method" where eyelid skin is grasped and gathered until the skin is tight and the lashes begin to evert. All except one patient reported good surgical outcomes after one procedure. Laser eye protectors are essential if the CO2 laser is utilized, but there must be enough ocular lubrication present to avoid a corneal abrasion when they are inserted or removed. Swelling and bruising you may have will be virtually gone by day 10. You have full access to this article via your institution. Medial canthal webbing. Antibiotic ointment may be placed over incision. Interrupted sutures are used to reapproximate the wound edges. Severity of visual field loss and health related quality of life. Ophthalmic Surg 1990; 21:85. Brown MS, Siegel IM, Lisman RD. The patient had symptomatic exposure keratitis despite copious lubrication and taping the eyelids closed at night. Levator function is assessed to identify myogenic ptosis. Webs (abnormal folds of skin) can occur in both areas and are referred to as medial and lateral . Sutureless closure of the upper eyelids in blepharoplasty: use of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate. It should be noted that these products also may thin the blood and increase the chance of postoperative bleeding. Patients may usually resume normal activities within 2448 hours after surgery. There was one recurrence of rounding, which was noted at the first post-operative review at 2 weeks following surgery. Treatment includes vitamin E cream, massage, and topical or injected corticosteroids. This is a retrospective case series describing the technique using illustrative cases from across three sites (London [UK], Adelaide [Australia], Sydney [Australia]). Patients must be taught to check their vision one eye at a time. It has been shown that elderly people have a greater risk of falling if they have excess upper eyelid skin obstructing their visual field (Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2007;48:4445). The assistance of your strabismus-oriented colleagues can be occasionally very helpful if the deficit persists. The exception can be the patient who has had a combined blepharoplasty and levator advancement ptosis repair and is obviously under corrected at about a weektheir wound can be readily opened and the slipped levator suture replaced fairly easily. 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. On examination of the patient, the surgeon must look for ophthalmic and periocular disease by history and a full-eye examination. 11, pp. Cicatricial canthal webs. 5155, 1996. Measure skin amount in millimeters between the lower border of the central brow and the eyelash margin. Another possible issue is post-operative conjunctival thickening and persistent redness in the operated area. It also includes deciding which technique to perform (steel blade versus CO2 laser, transconjunctival versus external approach to lower blepharoplasty). Postlaser-resurfacing erythema is universal and expected. 107, no. He said he stitched the lower outer corner to the top lid! Lubrication, cool compresses, and observation are essential to resolution. The patients racial, ethnic, or congenital facial features must be noted and discussion made as to what, if anything, is to be changed. The perceived gravity of a given complication may differ between the patient and the surgeon [1, 3]. (Remember there is an increased rate of dehiscence of the periosteal attachment in these circumstances.) I had eyelid surgery one year ago and have been left with a very unsightly scar. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1999;15:378. The patient will also have asymmetrical pain and decreased vision. CT scanning the orbits is important, but only after treatment has been carried out. May be accomplished by securing posterior skin to the levator complex at the superior border of the tarsal plate. One should identify (and preserve) the inferior oblique and levator during surgery, to be confident they have not been injured. Scars dont run past outside of eye. The amount of lagophthalmos must be such that lower lid elevation would eliminate it. Assess nasal fat pad and preaponeurotic fat pad protrusion. This can improve lagophthalmos without visible external incisions or the risk of induced ptosis or unsightly skin grafts when used. Juniat, V., Joshi, S., Hersh, D. et al. Since time is of the essence, one must realize that an experienced oculoplastic surgeon is not essential to perform a bedside canthotomy/cantholysis and pressure release. Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: Sorry, a shareable link is not currently available for this article. Dermatitis: Chronic dermatitis caused by redundant skin is an indication for surgery. This is due to more rapid and wider diffusion of the local anaesthetic agent, affecting other structures such as cranial nerves. Bruising and swelling typically lasts 1014 days after surgery. He said he would try to fix it with skin grafting if I like but, is this very successful? 466474, 2010. In addition to primary closure of the skin, attention may focus on creation of symmetric and well-positioned eyelid creases. the best experience, we recommend you use a more up to date browser (or turn off compatibility mode in The punctum is a useful landmark for the upper lid and lower lid incision. It has also caused the skin to be stretched down tight onto my nose from the bridge to the incision. Difficult to rectify? This skin incision height is often quit low, 3 to 5mm depending on the preoperative consultation measurements. 7175, 1987. Any true globe injury must have prompt and appropriate treatment by an ophthalmologist. Figure 10 shows corneal scarring due to severe lagophthalmos. I would like to have this corrected as soon as possible and need advice. The conjunctivalised tissue appears effective at increasing the lid aperture and preventing re-adhesions, even when only a single flap is used and one lid margin is left to granulate. Fronto-ethmoidal external approaches and more rarely external DCR and blepharoplasty represent the commonest iatrogenic causes of medial canthal webbing. Brown, The use of tarsus as a free autogenous graft in eyelid surgery, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. b. For an upper lid blepharoplasty, skin sutures with 6-0 prolene imbricating levator or pretarsal tissue is preferred. The risks are significant and include brief effect, scarring and tissue irregularities, uneven contours, and ptosis and lid retraction. Excessive skin removal may require free full-thickness skin grafting. The technique of tarsal strip repair has been well described elsewhere. These techniques are similar to those utilized to treat the eyelid retraction of thyroid eye disease [27]. Similarly, if the patient is asked to look up, the orbital septum will not move when grasped but the levator will. With appropriate case selection, thorough discussion with surgical candidates, and careful surgical technique, most of these can be avoided. Despite the use of a lidocaine/marcaine mixture for local anesthetic, it is important to note that this form of diplopia is always gone by the next day. Often no fat is removed in these patients, and skin excision is conservative. The rounding can have a significant component of scar tissue, creating an aesthetic or functional deficit that can be distressing for patients. Hard palate mucosa is commonly utilized for the graft [1419]. The lower lateral marking is extended to the orbital rim or end of the eyebrow and may course superiorly or follow existing creases to meet the upper mark. Any concomitant rise in intraocular pressure is secondary and treating it will not affect outcome. Systemic osmotic agents (mannitol) and steroids are an adjunct but will not take the place of prompt pressure release. Midfacial lifting is beyond the scope of this monograph [30, 31]. Degree of swelling is related to surgical factors such as ecchymosis, cauterization, tissue manipulation, and patient response to surgery. Rapid treatment is critical. Correlation of the vision-related functional impairment associated with blepharoptosis and the impact of blepharoptosis surgery. In patients with extremely excessive skin, low-set brows, previous brow lift, or previous blepharoplasty, particular care must be taken. Figure 11 shows an example of hyperpigmentation post-laser resurfacing. 10391046, 1983. Patients with vitiligo may have an increased risk of hypopigmentation. CAS Fortunately, diplopia after blepharoplasty is extremely rare but is still a known complication. g Lateral canthopexy. In addition, supporting structures such as canthal tendons are tightened. Significant lagophthalmos illustrated. Progressive postoperative periorbital inflammation may indicate infection, allergy to topical medication and rarely primary acquired cold urticaria (PACU). It aims to improve the appearance of the lower eyelids by addressing skin laxity, fat prominence, and adjusting the lower eyelid position. Medially, this often results from the incision nearing the lid margin too closely or if the incision is extended to far medially or inappropriately angled inferiorly. Scott KR, Tse DT, Kronish JW. This is because most patients will initially experience small amounts of lagophthalmos from ongoing local anaesthetic effect on the orbicularis, swelling, and stiffness of the eyelids. Patients with previously established PACU can still undergo surgery if appropriate safety precautions are followed. It must be understood that old photographs do not represent a guarantee or even a goal, but rather act as a guidepost. If persistent, intense pulse light is a useful adjuvant treatment. Even well-adjusted patients will perceive and focus on asymmetry caused by bruising and swelling or discomfort during the early postoperative period. Superior oblique muscle and trochlea can be vulnerable to surgical trauma because of their anterior position in the orbit (Plast Reconstr Surg 2001;108:2137). Hi. I have started massaging the area and wearing silicone strips at night. Complications of blepharoplasty can be minor or serious. Beyond this time period, one may be over treating the patient and exposing them to additional complications with very little prospect of improvement. Some surgeons prefer to place a corneal protector in each eye. However, certain caution should be taken to avoid and manage postoperative ptosis. Explain and document how daily visual function is affected. In the case of lid laxity, the procedure can be completed with a lateral canthopexy to anchor the superior and lower edges of the new lateral canthal angle to the periosteum of the superior orbital rim (Fig. Posttreatment admission to hospital is recommended, with close visual acuity monitoring, head elevation, ice water compresses, intravenous steroids until 24 hours of stable vision have been noted, as well as imaging with CT scanning. 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. There is no consistently effective treatment of hypopigmentation. Figure 2 shows an example of upper lid retraction secondary to upper lid overcorrection. Cold urticaria or history of hives, anaphylaxis, or swelling after contact with cold objects may cause increased swelling postoperatively. All patients except one reported good surgical outcomes, defined as cosmetically and functionally acceptable result to the patient and surgeon, after one procedure. In the meantime, to ensure continued support, we are displaying the site without styles J. H. Oestreicher, N. K. Pang, and W. Liao, Treatment of lower eyelid retraction by retractor release and posterior lamellar grafting: an analysis of 659 eyelids in 400 patients, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. im interested in revision double eyelid surgery as i want a thicker crease + parallel. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. What complications can come from a blepharoplasty? Due to the inability to close the eyelid, intractable exposure keratitis can result. Goldberg RA, Marmor MF, Shorr N, Christenbury JD. Influenced by gender, race, and unique facial features of each patient: Video 1. Is it possible my plastic surgeon injured my tear duct by cutting too far in? A posterior lamellar graft is then placed between the cut lower edge of tarsal plate and the recessed cut conjunctival edge. However, rapid release of orbital pressure by opening the wound, lateral canthotomy and inferior and/or superior cantholysis is critical. Pronounced or prolonged erythema is relatively uncommon and can be treated with topical 1% hydrocortisone cream or intense pulsed light treatments. Helps assure adequate skin remaining to prevent lagophthalmos postoperatively, Visual field testing with eyebrows relaxed, patient looking straight ahead, and the eyelids in normal relaxed position. do you think epicanthoplasty would be a good option? Patients should rest with their head up at least 45 to 60 degrees. 2003;111:44150. Safety of Periocular Mohs Reconstruction: a Two-Center Retrospective Study. Lid crease fixation is not always necessary. Ophthalmology 1999; 106:1705. Aulus Cornelius Celsus was a first-century Roman who described making an incision in the skin to relax the eyelids (Orbit 2012;31:162). In darker-skinned patients at risk for reactive posttreatment hyperpigmentation, pre and posttreatment with topical Retin-A and bleaching creams can be utilized. May be due to incision extended too far medially. Heinze JB, Hueston JT. 1, pp. However, another approach to management to postoperative ptosis is to wait the 3 months and then perform a posterior Fasanella-Servat procedure. A lateral canthal web is a known complication of blepharoplasty. The surgery involves removing redundant skin, fat, and. Canthal rounding can occur following trauma or surgery to the medial or lateral canthus, causing possible aesthetic or functional deficits to patients. 3, pp. If the patient continues to have difficulty describing or demonstrating what he or she desires changed, and into what, it obligates the surgeon to promote discussion or present alternatives until clear agreement occursotherwise, surgery should not be done. 4, pp. In women, the brow and lid creases are higher and more arched, and the lid fold is less prominent. Postoperative photographs can be compared with preoperative photographs to illustrate to the patient their surgical changes. Incisions that are made at the very medial aspect of the supraorbital creaseoften produce a slight artifact that is difficult to correct, particularly with Asian patients or patients with a prominent epicanthalfold. The posterior flap is cut along the new inferior lid margin using Westcott spring scissors and folded upwards to create the anterior lamella of the new superior lid margin (Fig. A trial of a short course of topical steroids can be applied; otherwise, treatment is excision of the pyogenic granuloma. When skin shortage dictates skin graft placement, the technique is similar to that for other forms of cicatricial ectropion. 5, pp. Clinical characteristics of cold-induced systemic reactions in acquired cold urticaria syndromes: recommendations for prevention of this complication and a proposal for a diagnostic classification of cold urticaria. Especially on one side more than the other! The authors declare no competing interests. Google Scholar. In addition, supporting structures such as canthal tendons are tightened. Meticulous preoperative planning, including precise measurements and noting any asymmetry in facial features, should be a routine for every surgeon. The skin taken has made a hollow that makes the overhang look worse. and JavaScript. Inadvertent trauma to an extraocular muscle with deep dissection in orbital fat may occur. If the nasal fat pad fat is to be removed, care is taken to cauterize or avoid medial palpebral vessels which course over the medial fat pad. Recognizing that orbital haemorrhage with vision loss is a possible although rare complication from blepharoplasty surgery is important. The same principle applies in lower lid fat removal to protect the inferior oblique. Improved vision needs to be monitored by hospital staff or by the patient for stability for 1 to 3 days after treatment is stopped. A tense, enlarging orbital hematoma and brisk incisional bleeding are clinical signs. Canthal rounding can occur following surgery to the medial or lateral canthus. Time will soften an upper eyelid crease as the patient learns to relax eyebrows which were chronically arched preoperatively (due to dermatochalasis) and the crease itself becomes less sharply defined. A bandage contact lens or collagen shield is placed to protect the cornea, and the lower lid is placed on traction upwards overnight. 3, pp. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. Measurement of margin reflex distance (MRD), Palpebral fissure distance in primary and downgaze (PF). Upper blepharoplasty can yield significant functional and aesthetic benefits for patients. Up to 24 hours, cantholysis and pressure release (if the orbit is still tense) and steroid treatment can be utilized. May be due to inadvertent trauma, poor wound healing, excessive tension, early suture removal, and infection. Lower eyelid of this patient shows cicatricial ectropion with middle lamellar scarring causing lid retraction as well after blepharoplasty elsewhere. Lower eyelid of the same patient shown in Figures. 8, no. Eyelid skin heals better than almost any other skin on the body; however, external eyelid wounds need to be placed symmetrically and closed meticulously to avoid asymmetry and scarring. 4350, 1985. Mild inner webbing too. Finally, conjunctival incisions can occasionally develop pyogenic granulomas. CT scan is important, but only after initial decompression treatment has been carried out. For lower eyelid blepharoplasty in Asians, transconjunctival fat removal yields far superior results to an external approach [34]. The information on RealSelf is intended for educational purposes only. Allergies and a list of medications should be noted. We report a technique for canthoplasty repair of canthal rounding with the use of illustrative cases. Burroughs JR, Patrinely JR, Nugent JS, et al: Soparkar CNS, Anderson RL, Pennington J H. Cold urticaria: an underrecognized cause of postsurgical periorbital swelling. In younger patients, crease formation by skin fixation to the anterior tarsal plate rather than the levator aponeurosis avoids ectropion of the upper eyelid margin and superior migration of the fold. I have started massaging the area and wearing silicone strips at night. Nonlaser-induced postoperative hyperpigmentation can result from hematoma formation and excess sun exposure. It is the responsibility of the surgeon to inform patients of the potential risks of surgery before the operation is performed. It is often necessary to tighten the lower eyelid at the time of blepharoplasty. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-021-01497-y, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-021-01497-y. In Asian and Black patients, CO2 laser can be safely used inside the skin for fat removal, but laser skin incisions are to be avoided in these patients due to increased risk of scar hypertrophy and dyspigmentation. Mild lower-lid laxity or lateral canthal deformity. Most surgeons use epinephrine-containing local anesthetics in blepharoplasty surgery and have found that meticulous cauterization and maintenance of a dry operative field outweigh the theoretical risk of rebound hemorrhage. Diagrams and photos in Fig. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, Chelsea and Westminster NHS trust, London, UK, You can also search for this author in If the orbital septum is pulled, the surgeon can feel it tighten when a finger is placed under the brow. Freeman EE, Muoz B, Rubin G, West SK. Several surgical techniques to repair canthal rounding have been described previously. R. R. Tenzel, Complications of blepharoplasty. I have scar webbing from a previous lower bleph. If concerned, the patient can be observed until signs of improvement are noted. I am devastated. May be due to incision extended too far medially. We report a technique for canthoplasty repair of canthal rounding with the use of illustrative cases. Proptosis, decreased motility, and increased orbital tension, and associated bleeding are the clinical signs to appreciate. 10361040, 1999. Measurement and precision are key to avoiding overcorrection. Intravenous mannitol 20% (12g/kg over 3060minutes). Clinics Plast Surg 1981; 8:797. Occasionally, incision lines may look hypertrophied, particularly in keloid-forming patients. The lid should be kept on upward traction 1 to 7 days with a frost suture to the lateral eyebrow [28, 29]. Canthal rounding can be cosmetically-unacceptable to patients. Discomfort and edema are expected after surgery and are usually adequately managed with acetaminophen. Ptosis of varying degree is common for patients to experience the day after upper lid blepharoplasty. In Asians, the orbital septum fuses to the levator aponeurosis at variable distances below the superior tarsal border, Preaponeurotic fat pad protrusion and a thick subcutaneous fat layer prevent levator fibers from extending toward the skin near the superior tarsal border. PubMedGoogle Scholar. Various compositions of bleaching creams have been published, containing combinations of hydroquinone, glycolic acid, kojic acid, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone. Blindness after blepharoplasty: mechanism and early reversal. The use of the CO2 laser and maintaining a dry surgical field with bipolar cautery or by defocusing the CO2 laser will minimize the occurrence of postoperative ecchymosis. Unrealistic expectations include those patients who desire no upper lid fold at all, operated patients (who already look over corrected) desiring further improvement, patients who plan to return to their high demand occupation the day after surgery or those who book travel within the first week of surgery. Lee CW, Sheffer AL. With an acute hemorrhage, intraorbital pressure rises abruptly, and the blood supply to the optic nerve is compromised. N. Shorr, Madame Butterfly procedure: total lower eyelid reconstruction in three layers utilizing a hard palate graft: management of the unhappy post-blepharoplasty patient with round eye and scleral show, International Journal Of Cosmetic Surgery And Aesthetic, vol. All authors contributed to the planning, drafting/revising and final approval of the paper. Effective techniques do exist to treat most, if not all, complications, which may arise. 5, pp. Will I need an eventual revision? Severe corneal scarring secondary to severe lagophthalmos after blepharoplasty done in a patient with Thyroid Eye Disease. D. R. Jordan and R. L. Anderson, The lateral tarsal strip revisited: the enhanced tarsal strip, Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. 20, no. Careful preoperative marking will minimize the incidence of this result and of course many minor degrees of asymmetry will disappear with time. The experienced surgeon who is certain that the levator muscle and aponeurosis was identified and preserved during surgery will not be alarmed. Proptosis, severe pain, decreased visual acuity, relative afferent pupillary defect, and elevated intraocular pressure confirm the diagnosis. 758760, 1989. Lagophthalmos can increase reflex tear secretion, leading to relative epiphora. Rapid release of orbital pressure by opening the wound, releasing the lid with a lateral canthotomy with inferior and/or superior cantholysis, is most important. Frequency of cold compresses is decreased as the effectiveness of this therapy lessens. f The flaps are secured into their new positions. C. D. McCord Jr. and J. W. Shore, Avoidance of complications in lower lid blepharoplasty, Ophthalmology, vol. 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. This is because they cause more harm than good. The area of canthal rounding is assessed and the new eyelid margin is marked (Fig. Patients should plan to not drive for a week, due to the blurriness caused by the ointment use. 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. The wound may be left open or closed loosely. In the initial consultation, it is important for the surgeon to identify which unrealistic patients can be educated and operated on with confidence, and which ones cannot [1, 2]. J. H. Oestreicher and K. Tarassoly, The mini tarsal strip lateral canthopexy for lower eyelid laser-assisted blepharoplasty-indications, technique and complications in 614 cases, Orbit, vol. If a second finger is required in the central eyelid pushing upward, usually a posterior-lamellar graft is required. An aesthetically pleasing eye has an almond shape with superior arc that peaks medially 27 and a slight upward inclination of the lateral canthal angle (positive canthal tilt). Because of the complexities in modifying the overcorrected upper lid, a more mild degree of symptomatic lagophthalmos can be addressed via lower lid elevation with lower lid posterior lamellar grafting, as detailed in the next section. Cautery is applied as needed to achieve hemostasis. Fat removal will help the first two causes, and laser skin resurfacing can aid the third if the pigment is relatively superficial. The median age was 65.5 years (range: 2688). Do I have any good options? 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