8589, 1990. There is no consistently effective treatment of hypopigmentation. The most serious complication following upper blepharoplasty, Rare, with an estimated incidence of 1:20,000 (Ophthal Surg 1990;21:85). While we do connect people with vetted, board-certified doctors, we dont provide medical consultations, diagnosis, or advice. These are investigated and followed in the normal fashion for such conditions. Significant lagophthalmos illustrated. Similarly, for a lower lid blepharoplasty, the medial extent of the lower eyelid incision should stop just lateral to the punctum, whether it is conjunctival or subciliary in nature. 8, no. Multiple repairs may be required for the optimum result to be achieved. Gentle cautery applied to the orbital fat may contour and replace the remaining fat posteriorly into the orbit, providing needed volume and fullness. Another useful technique is to leave the traction suture in beyond one week. 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. Pronounced or prolonged erythema is relatively uncommon and can be treated with topical 1% hydrocortisone cream or intense pulsed light treatments. Medial canthal webbing occurs when incisions are carried too medially as seen in Figure 9. Mackley CL. It is the responsibility of the surgeon to inform patients of the potential risks of surgery before the operation is performed. The patient demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomes are summarised in Table1. Incidence of postblepharoplasty orbital hemorrhage and associated visual loss. PubMedGoogle Scholar. Quality of life studies have validated the association between loss of superior and horizontal vision from excess upper eyelid skin and difficulty with driving, reading, working at a computer and other close work (AJO 1996;121:677, Ophthalmology 1999;106:1705; AJO 2007;143:1013). Postoperatively, the patient can aid recovery with a few simple interventionsice water compresses and head elevation. Retroauricular skin is often available and is a good substitute for eyelid skin. As the surgeon, it is important to be aware of the potential complications of surgery. Publishers note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. CT scanning the orbits is important, but only after treatment has been carried out. The commonest form is caused when local anaesthetic is supplemented intraoperatively by direct fat injection once the conjunctiva (lower lid) or skin (upper lid) is open. On average, this amount is between 1 to 2mm. Excess preaponeurotic and/or nasal fat is removed. The patient had symptomatic exposure keratitis despite copious lubrication and taping the eyelids closed at night. The surgical technique was developed by one of the senior authors (NJ). Our patients reported excellent outcomes post-operatively without any significant scarring. In the face of frank orbital hemorrhage with proptosis, a frozen globe, and vision loss, bold measures are called for. If noted, however, it should be treated with bleaching creams. The lid is placed on upward traction to facilitate this process, and an appropriately sized full-thickness graft is contoured to fit the defect after the eyelid is tightened horizontally. In addition, supporting structures such as canthal tendons are tightened. May occur with CO2 laser, steel scalpel, radiofrequency needle, or local anesthetic injection. 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. This is because they cause more harm than good. In the setting of blepharoplasty surgery noninfected corneal abrasions are best treated with a bandage contact lens. Often lateral where there is increased vertical tension. 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. Bruising will be experienced by every blepharoplasty patient, so it is not really a complication so much as an expected side effect. 87, no. The surgeon should spread bluntly posteriorly into the orbit down the lateral wall and through the wounds to access deep hematomas and release them. When planning to perform an upper lid blepharoplasty, determining the amount of excess skin in the upper lids, the amount of excess or prolapsed fat, the position of the lacrimal glands, and the extent of lateral hooding and medial bulging are important. Remove granulation tissue and freshen wound edges. Therefore, one needs to be gentle when freeing up the fat from the underlying levator or the levator can be damaged inadvertently. Dysmorphophobia. 372376, 1998. Postoperative eyelid numbness involving the upper eyelid skin and eyelashes is an expected outcome after upper blepharoplasty and typically resolves over 2 to 4 months. Rapid treatment is critical. He had severe chemosis and discomfort due to significant lagophthalmos. Goldberg RA, Marmor MF, Shorr N, Christenbury JD. Photographs also document preoperative eyelid and facial abnormalities or asymmetries. When CO2 laser is used, protective corneal shields are used and laser is always directed away from the globe when cutting. If persistent, a superolateral skin excision with crease reformation will raise the persistently hooded side. Patients with vitiligo may have an increased risk of hypopigmentation. Retrobulbar hemorrhage is a form of compartment syndrome, with the orbit bounded by four bony walls and the orbital septum acting as the compartment. 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. Patients concerns can vary immensely, ranging from a particular dislike of lateral hooding, a staring or overdone look (very common), a sunken look (a common concern in younger patients), to a fear of blindness to concerns about the length of the recovery period and intra- and perioperative pain. http://tabanmd.com/gallery/revisional-eyelid/. If early cicatrix formation is detected, local nondepot steroid injection can occasionally eliminate the need for more involved surgery. Slight dehiscence can be treated with topical and oral antibiotics, but a complete dehiscence needs prompt debridement and repair to avoid lower lid retraction and scarring. Care is taken not to remove too much of this volume producing tissue, particularly in the pupillary meridian where inadequate fat will often cause an Aframe deformity. Mild inner webbing too. Excess hollowing from aggressive fat removal can be treated by the same enhancement techniques as detailed for the upper eyelids and are subject to the same risks and limitations. 122, no. On examination of the patient, the surgeon must look for ophthalmic and periocular disease by history and a full-eye examination. 90, no. 281288, 2002. do you think epicanthoplasty would be a good option? Severity of visual field loss and health related quality of life. Excessive skin removal may require free full-thickness skin grafting. 3 The lateral canthal angle is sharp and crisp, with the lateral commissure closely opposed to the globe . 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. Twelve patients with post-surgical canthal rounding were included. Topical and systemic antibiotics are given due to the open wounds. In the initial assessment, patients are encouraged to voice their desires and concerns regarding the aesthetic appearance and functional features of their eyelids. Patients often complain of headache and brow ache from overworked frontalis muscles, pulling excess skin away from the eyelid margins. Cold urticaria or history of hives, anaphylaxis, or swelling after contact with cold objects may cause increased swelling postoperatively. Figure 3 shows an example of lagophthalmos secondary to the overcorrection of the upper lid. Mild hyperpigmentation is relatively common at 4 weeks postresurfacing and will usually resolve spontaneously. Lagophthalmos secondary to upper lid overcorrection. Measurement and precision are key to avoiding overcorrection. 4, pp. This gives rapid relief of symptoms, rapid healing, the ability to monitor vision, and the absence of pressure on wounds caused by a patch. Lagophthalmos due to internal scarring requires surgical exploration and lysis of the scar tissue. Canthoplasty repair for canthal rounding. 103, no. Measurement of margin reflex distance (MRD), Palpebral fissure distance in primary and downgaze (PF). Incisions should be at least 4 to 5mm above the punctum to avoid the canaliculus. Aspirin products: Ecotrin, Fiorinal, Percodan, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: ibuprofen, naproxen, piroxicam, Nutritional supplements: fish oil, vitamin E, gingko biloba, ginseng. Improved vision needs to be monitored by hospital staff or by the patient for stability for 1 to 3 days after treatment is stopped. If deeper scarring requires release, it should be done at the time of skin graft placement. 2, pp. 97, no. Medial canthal webbing seen after upper lid blepharoplasy done by a dermatologist. Correspondence to 12511260, 1997. Swelling and bruising you may have will be virtually gone by day 10. Assess nasal fat pad and preaponeurotic fat pad protrusion. R. A. Goldberg, M. F. Marmor, N. Shorr, and J. D. Christenbury, Blindness following blepharoplasty: two case reports, and a discussion of management, Ophthalmic Surgery, vol. Juniat, V., Joshi, S., Hersh, D. et al. Arch Ophthalmol 1999; 117:907. Minimizing wound dehiscence involves appropriate suture choice and suture placement. ISSN 1476-5454 (online) 2, no. Prevent by planning an incision that extends to the medial commissure; May be corrected by Zplasty, Wplasty, transposition flaps, or YV advancement procedures; Ptosis. D. R. Jordan and R. L. Anderson, The lateral tarsal strip revisited: the enhanced tarsal strip, Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. 99, no. I am devastated. Tenzel RR: Complications of blepharoplasty. 1828, 1996. Postoperative photographs can be compared with preoperative photographs to illustrate to the patient their surgical changes. Laser resurfacing in appropriate patients combined with transconjunctival blepharoplasty and appropriate lid tightening gives a far superior result to conventional exterior blepharoplasty, in terms of scar avoidance, avoidance of eyelid retraction, and a more natural and complete resolution of skin redundancy and rhytids. If canthotomies have not restored vision, spreading bluntly posteriorly into the orbit along the lateral wall to access deep hematomas and release them, may be helpful. If there is insufficient tissue to create both anterior and posterior flaps, for example in smaller areas of canthal rounding with less conjunctiva available, a modification to the above method to create a single flap can be used instead (DS). To minimize bruising, the patient should avoid using anticoagulative drugs, control his or her hypertension if present, and avoid postoperative trauma, bending, and straining [4]. 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. It is rare that true bony decompression either at bedside through the inferomedial floor or more fully in the operating room is required. 10361040, 1999. 2, pp. Eyelid sensation after supratarsal lid crease incision. 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. 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 palpebral fissure shape and dimensions should be preserved and sometimes corrected during blepharoplasty. Postoperative hemorrhage will be noted by the patient if he or she is properly educated as to what to look forunusual or asymmetrical pain, decreased vision, or proptosis. Canthal rounding can cause cosmetic or functional deficit with visual obstruction on lateral gaze. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. Sensory nerve fibers from the supraorbital, supratrochlear, and lacrimal nerves travel in the preorbicularis plane, suborbicularis fascial plane, and within the orbicularis muscle. Increased risk exists in the patient with proptosis, such as a patient with thyroid eye disease or the patient with a large or projecting glaucoma bleb. There was one recurrence of rounding, which was noted at the first post-operative review at 2 weeks following surgery. Avoid placing the crease too high to prevent the appearance of over-westernization. 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. G. Y. Shaw and J. Khan, The management of ectropion using the tarsoconjunctival composite graft, Archives of Otolaryngology, 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. Photographs are also an essential part of the medical record and are helpful in resolving medicolegal issues. Blood supply to critical structures including the optic nerve become compromised. Scleral show can occur with excess laser energy deposition when the fat is removed. The patient will also have asymmetrical pain and decreased vision. Care is taken to avoid the levator palpebrae superioris complex which lies just posterior to the preaponeurotic fat pad. 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. Anecdotally, these techniques involve dividing the rounded canthus, with or without the use of bolsters, to try and prevent re-adhesion of the new margins. Is there a high chance the webbing gets worse or say my lower eyelid droops post surgery? Lid crease in Asians can be absent, may be nasally tapered, or flat but typically lies lower and flatter than Caucasians. Hi. Laser can be used to expose the superficial fibers of the levator for incorporation into the skin closure. The swelling can also cause the puncta to turn inwards or evert by swelling or tissue contraction caused by incision lines or laser resurfacing, which also causes epiphora. While we do connect people with vetted, board-certified doctors, we dont provide medical consultations, diagnosis, or advice. b. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. Allergies and a list of medications should be noted. Blindness and embolic stroke can occur with accidental intravenous or intra-arterial injection of these materials, particularly near the supraorbital vessels [10, 11]. 21, no. The patient can be instructed in upward massage to keep infection and scarring minimized and alleviate retraction. Filling in the hollowed areas can be problematic. Postoperatively, the management of patients concerns can range from reassurance to surgical intervention, depending on the concern. He said he stitched the lower outer corner to the top lid! A good understanding of anatomy and careful preoperative counseling of the patient is crucial for success. Dermatol Surg. A cold stimulation test may confirm the diagnosis of PACU. 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. 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. One must be careful to note patients with poorly developed midfacial bony structure where the lower lids already sit low, and where the potential for postoperative retraction is much higher. Z. Graves disease: Heaviness of upper lids associated with proptosis may be indication, but disease specific concerns that require special caution include, Dryness related to lacrimal gland inflammation, Exacerbated appearance of proptosis with reduced hooding, Chronic postoperative inflammation related to primary disease, Emotional vulnerability related to thyroidopathy. Old photographs are useful to determine the patients youthful upper eyelid fold configuration. Systemic osmotic agents and corticosteroids may be given but do not take the place of prompt pressure release. My eyes were lovely and i fear Ive ruined them.I think Im a difficult as my eyes were good before and I wanted just a tweak. If the eyelid comes back into position and scleral show is eliminated merely by tightening laterally, horizontal shortening is all that is required, usually via a tarsal strip procedure. The assistance of your strabismus-oriented colleagues can be occasionally very helpful if the deficit persists. In addition to a thorough pre operative assessment and meticulous surgical planning, understanding the etiology of complications is key to prevention. Is this resolvable? Control of obvious bleeding points, if present is important. 5, pp. 3, article 3, 1995. The anterior flap is then cut along both superior and inferior lid margins and completely excised (Fig. Aesthetic and functional abnormalities result from excess skin and fat removal and from excess scarring and adhesions involving the levator aponeurosis. 1, pp. 4350, 1985. Many older patients do not have tearing with one obstructed canaliculus due to decreased tear production. The anterior flap is cut along the new superior lid margin using Westcott spring scissors and folded downwards to create the anterior lamella of the new inferior lid margin (Fig. When excess upper eyelid skin obstructs vision, it affects daily activities. 3, pp. Wound may be repaired electively in 1 to 2 weeks if it does not close on its own. R. A. Ersek, Transplantation of purified autologous fat: a 3-year follow-up is disappointing, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Massry GG. Yaremchuk MJ. C. M. Stephenson and B. Understanding the differences in anatomy in the occidental and oriental eyelid is essential when performing blepharoplasty surgery in this population. One should identify (and preserve) the inferior oblique and levator during surgery, to be confident they have not been injured. Lowering a high lid crease has a lower success rate. Flash photography documents the MRD and corneal light reflex as well any eyelid skin resting on the eyelashes. Sutureless closure of the upper eyelids in blepharoplasty: use of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate. Tension in the levator complex and orbital septum may also result in eyelid retraction. Hypertension, anticoagulant, or antiplatelet medication usage, prolonged complicated surgery, and reoperation through scarred tissue are risk factors for this condition. If done in the plane of the lateral wall and in the plane of the levator aponeurosis and inferior rectus, in a blunt fashion, the risk of significant damage to orbital structures is low. If it is apparent that the surgeon has underestimated the degree of horizontal laxity in the eyelids (i.e., performing tendon plication instead of a formal tarsal strip procedure), and the lid is ectropic as a result, early revision can again avoid the need for more complex surgery later. The alternative argument is that epinephrine vasoconstriction is followed by rebound vasodilation, which may actually potentiate the risk of postoperative orbital hemorrhage. Eye 36, 564567 (2022). Ophthalmology. B. He said he would try to fix it with skin grafting if I like but, is this very successful? Several surgical techniques to repair canthal rounding have been described previously. 316320, 1988. Visualized and palpated scar is released aggressively in the postblepharoplasty retraction circumstance, so the lid is freed from attachments to the inferior orbital rim. It also includes deciding which technique to perform (steel blade versus CO2 laser, transconjunctival versus external approach to lower blepharoplasty). If essential, a lower incision is made and fat is teased forward between the skin and levator to prevent readhesion of these structures. Persistent cases are treated by a V- to-Y plasty procedure. Recognizing that orbital haemorrhage with vision loss is a possible although rare complication from blepharoplasty surgery is important. 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]. Plast Reconstr Surg 2001; 108:2137. M. J. Hawes and G. A. Jamell, Complications of tarsoconjunctival grafts, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Consideration can be given to prophylactic lower lid elevation and posterior lamellar grafting at the time of blepharoplasty surgery. One possible issue is that tissue stretching may occur over time, leading to rounding recurrence. I had MOHS five weeks ago for squamous cell, a single layer was removed from the upper side of my nose. If suspicious that an orbital hemorrhage has occurred, laser eye protectors (metallic scleral contact lenses) block vision and must be removed to assess the visual acuity. 6, pp. It requires medial canthal scar revision with multiple z-plasty. Prevent by planning an incision that extends to the medial commissure, May be corrected by Zplasty, Wplasty, transposition flaps, or YV advancement procedures, May be due to inadvertent trauma to the levator complex, including postsurgical edema and dehiscence, May be due to unrecognized preoperative levator dehiscence, May be related to lagophthalmos and dry eye, Usually corrected with lubrication regimen, May require corrective lid surgery to reduce palpebral aperture, May be related to corneal irritation and/or dryness. http://tabanmd.com/gallery/revisional-eyelid/ Helpful Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology ( 302) Postoperative changes to eyelid position can also occur after lower lid blepharoplasty. 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. Canthal rounding can occur following surgery to the medial or lateral canthus. I had an upper eyelid surgery six months ago and it has been a disaster. For lower eyelid blepharoplasty in Asians, transconjunctival fat removal yields far superior results to an external approach [34]. Patients must be taught to check their vision one eye at a time. Injury to the inferior oblique or less commonly other extraocular muscles, is rare. The surgeon needs to stop the bleeding but at the same time avoid excess cautery or other trauma to the muscle. Want to know what treatments can help me look like I use to look. A partial improvement may be achieved with a posterior lamellar graft and horizontal tightening alone. 3, pp. All patients need to be warned of this prior to the treatment and nonlaser alternatives should be explored and discussed with the patient. The wound may be left open or closed loosely. 466474, 2010. I had an upper bleph three weeks ago (22 days out). Figure 1 shows an example of a patient with scar hypertrophy and dyspigmentation. Prolonged surgery and reoperation with scarred tissue contribute to swelling and ecchymosis. My doctor doesn't think he can repair it. B. C. K. Patel, M. Patipa, R. L. Anderson, and W. McLeish, Management of postblepharoplasty lower eyelid retraction with hard palate grafts and lateral tarsal strip, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. It forms a c shape and makes my eyes asymmetrical. Internet Explorer). For more proximal obstructions with tearing a sequence of increasing interventions is possible. Risk factors for overcorrection include previous eyelid trauma, dermatological conditions leading to tight skin, and Graves disease. Canthal rounding can be cosmetically-unacceptable to patients. Crease formation should not be high on the levator (if above tarsal plate at all) to avoid a distorted westernized look, asymmetry, and ptosis. Canthal rounding is a separate entity from canthal webbing, which is seen as semilunar folds of skin and scar that can overlie, or sit outside, the canthal angle. When skin shortage dictates skin graft placement, the technique is similar to that for other forms of cicatricial ectropion. In patients (especially males) with prominent skin and orbicularis excess who are not laser candidates, fat is still removed transconjunctivally, the eyelid is tightened horizontally and a conservative skin muscle pinch excision is utilized. More effect (in terms of lifting skin off the eyelashes) for less skin excision can be achieved by creating a higher lid crease during the blepharoplasty. Pre- and post-operative photographs of selected cases are shown in Fig. Assess degree of lacrimal gland prolapse. May be accomplished by securing posterior skin to the levator complex at the superior border of the tarsal plate. 2011;27:42630. READ MORE 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. Surgical planning involves deciding whether upper or lower eyelids, or both will be operated on. im worried that i wont be satisfied with my results if i only get the upper bleph, but im also worried about getting bad scars / webbing with epicanthoplasty. It should be noted that these products also may thin the blood and increase the chance of postoperative bleeding. Approximately 11.5 cc of anesthetic is injected through a 27- or 30gauge needle in the plane between skin and orbicularis muscle across the entire eyelid. The erythema lasts an average of 3 months in women but can be covered readily with make up after 8 or 9 days. You have full access to this article via your institution. Dissection in the lateral canthal area may result in altered lymphatic drainage. 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. Any concomitant rise in intraocular pressure is secondary and treating it will not affect outcome. Upper blepharoplasty can yield significant functional and aesthetic benefits for patients. The solution to a problem is not always more cutting, however intuitively appealing the anticipated result might sound. Brown, The use of tarsus as a free autogenous graft in eyelid surgery, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Inadvertent injury to the lacrimal system should be avoided in upper blepharoplasty by limiting incision medially. 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Information collected for our illustrative cases include patient demographics, diagnosis, complications, outcomes and further treatment. Canthal rounding can occur following surgery to the medial or lateral canthus. Jordan DR, Mawn LA. It must be understood that old photographs do not represent a guarantee or even a goal, but rather act as a guidepost. Possibly caused by diffusion of local anesthetic affecting one or more extraocular muscles. Lower eyelid of this patient shows cicatricial ectropion with middle lamellar scarring causing lid retraction as well after blepharoplasty elsewhere. 4, pp. 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. 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