Wilhelmi BJ, Mowlavi A, Neumeister, MW. Antibiotic or steroid/antibiotic ointment may be applied twice a day to sutures and into the eyes at night. I have started massaging the area and wearing silicone strips at night. If the obstruction is more distal than 8mm from the punctum (unlikely in blepharoplasty surgery), a canaliculo-dacryocystorhinostomy may reconstruct the system. 366368, 1969. The scars usually occur when the incisions are carried too medially and the skin bridges the supero-medial hollow of the upper lid in a straight line. Great care is taken to point the needle away from the globe, to avoid inadvertent penetration with sudden patient movement. 107, no. Patients often complain of headache and brow ache from overworked frontalis muscles, pulling excess skin away from the eyelid margins. 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. I have had a lower and upper blepharoplasty about 15 years ago, then I had my uppers done again about 4 years ago, but I had my lowers done again about 1year ago and because I had had them done previous the surgeon insisted on a hammock stitch at the outer corners of my eye, which has caused webbing! Lazzeri D, Agostini T, Figus M et al: The contribution of Aulus Cornelius Celsus (25 B.C.-50 A.D.) to eyelid surgery. Ophthalmology. 19, no. Ophthalmic Surg 1990; 21:85. 20, no. 106, no. This can improve lagophthalmos without visible external incisions or the risk of induced ptosis or unsightly skin grafts when used. Hass AN, Penne RB, Stefanyszyn MA, Flanagan JC. Jordan DR, Mawn LA. Cautery to achieve hemostasis may affect nerve or muscle. 10361040, 1999. 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. Medial canthal webbing occurs when incisions are carried too medially as seen in Figure 9. T. R. Hester, The trans-blepharoplasty approach to lower lid and midfacial rejuvenation revisted: the role and technique of canthoplasty, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, vol. Excessive trauma to the levator muscle, levator aponeurosis, and pre-aponeurotic fat pad can result in upper lid retraction, scleral show, and lagophthalmos. Similarly, corneal epithelial breakdown can result in transient pain, foreign body sensation and tearing. 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. Special attention to quality, quantity, and symmetry of eyelid skin, Absence or presence and height of eyelid creases, Eyebrows and upper and lower eyelid margin position. May be due to inadvertent trauma to the levator complex, including postsurgical edema and . Unfortunately, even with careful patient selection and surgical planning, and an uneventful perioperative period, some patients may be dissatisfied with their results. If youre experiencing a medical issue, please contact a healthcare professional or dial 911 immediately. Elimination of topical allergy, and occasionally short-term topical steroid use are helpful. It forms a c shape and makes my eyes asymmetrical. CAS Skin lying on the eyelashes produces discomfort independent of obstructed visual axis. Any adjunctive procedures to be performed should also be determined. Antiglaucoma medications or anterior chamber drainage are treatments aimed at central retinal artery occlusion, not orbital hemorrhage. 1c). This skin incision height is often quit low, 3 to 5mm depending on the preoperative consultation measurements. Hard palate mucosa is commonly utilized for the graft [1419]. In addition to a thorough pre operative assessment and meticulous surgical planning, understanding the etiology of complications is key to prevention. Another outcome noted by patients is asymmetry of lateral hooding reduction. Filling in the hollowed areas can be problematic. 6, pp. With our technique, we make use of the excess horizontal tissue to create the flaps, which in turn are folded and secured to realign the canthal angle discrepancies. Laser can be used to expose the superficial fibers of the levator for incorporation into the skin closure. I would like to have this corrected as soon as possible and need advice. I had eyelid surgery one year ago and have been left with a very unsightly scar. Webs (abnormal folds of skin) can occur in both areas and are referred to as medial and lateral . I was given antibiotic drops but havent seen any improvement in two weeks.I also appear to have webbing forming in both eyes but more so on the right (which also looks smaller). 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). The patient will also have asymmetrical pain and decreased vision. Patients should rest with their head up at least 45 to 60 degrees. The patient had symptomatic exposure keratitis despite copious lubrication and taping the eyelids closed at night. Similarly, conjunctival chemosis caused by a transconjunctival incision and by drying related to lagophthalmos can cover the puncta, again leading to epiphora. The subciliary skin muscle flap approach to the fat pads is avoided if at all possible. Globe injury can occur with the CO2 laser, with a steel scalpel, or with local anaesthetic injection. Canthal rounding can be cosmetically-unacceptable to patients. Adjunctive procedures include brow ptosis repair (internal trans-blepharoplasty, direct, coronal, or endoscopic), ptosis repair, lacrimal gland suspension, eyelid lengthening, and lower eyelid tightening or lateral canthopexy. 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]. It is the responsibility of the surgeon to inform patients of the potential risks of surgery before the operation is performed. Another mechanism is direct or indirect injury to the inferior oblique during surgery. All patients except one reported good surgical outcomes, defined as cosmetically and functionally acceptable result to the patient and surgeon, after one procedure. This is particularly important if incisions are made with the CO2 laser. 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. Very rarely topical or injected steroids can be used, as true keloids of the eyelid skin are rare. 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. Blindness after blepharoplasty: mechanism and early reversal. Younger patients may want to retain fullness above the lid crease so that preservation of orbicularis muscle may be considered, Older patients may need to retain blink efficiency so that so that preservation of orbicularis muscle may be considered, In Caucasian women, the crease is usually 811mm above the lid margin. CT scan is important, but only after initial decompression treatment has been carried out. For an upper lid blepharoplasty, ending the incision just lateral to the punctum avoids medial canthal webbing as well as lacrimal system injury. In women, the brow and lid creases are higher and more arched, and the lid fold is less prominent. CT scanning the orbits is important, but only after treatment has been carried out. Patients who view cosmetic surgery as a commodity rather than a medical procedure with attendant risks should not be operated on. Incisions should be at least 4 to 5mm above the punctum to avoid the canaliculus. 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. Pronounced or prolonged erythema is relatively uncommon and can be treated with topical 1% hydrocortisone cream or intense pulsed light treatments. Canthal rounding has been reported following periocular tumour or trauma reconstruction [4, 5]. G. Y. Shaw and J. Khan, The management of ectropion using the tarsoconjunctival composite graft, Archives of Otolaryngology, vol. Black EH, Gladstone GJ, Nesi FA. Severe corneal scarring secondary to severe lagophthalmos after blepharoplasty done in a patient with Thyroid Eye Disease. If the incision line is a slightly thick and red at 4 weeks, then time, massage, and vitamin E cream is useful. Visualized and palpated scar is released aggressively in the postblepharoplasty retraction circumstance, so the lid is freed from attachments to the inferior orbital rim. 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. It has also caused the skin to be stretched down tight onto my nose from the bridge to the incision. Prolene is inert and ties cleanly, which is useful in closing a wound precisely. Dermatitis: Chronic dermatitis caused by redundant skin is an indication for surgery. 4, pp. 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 persistent, intense pulse light is a useful adjuvant treatment. Pure skin lack can be remedied by a full thickness skin graft. Note any resistance to passive lid movement. Upper eyelid spacer grafts such as sclera or tarsus are best avoided, as they are unnecessary and can be unsightly and palpable to the patient. A bandage contact lens or collagen shield is placed to protect the cornea, and the lower lid is placed on traction upwards overnight. G. J. Leilli and R. D. Lieman, Blepharoplasty complications, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. 281288, 2002. Aulus Cornelius Celsus was a first-century Roman who described making an incision in the skin to relax the eyelids (Orbit 2012;31:162). M. T. Edgerton Jr., Causes and prevention of lower lid ectropion following blepharoplasty, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Involvement of an internist or hospitalist is helpful in managing fluid shifts caused by these osmotic agents. For lower eyelid blepharoplasty in Asians, transconjunctival fat removal yields far superior results to an external approach [34]. Contact lens wear may be resumed at approximately 1week postop, but patients should insert and remove contact lenses by manipulating the lower eyelid in order to prevent wound dehiscence especially at the vulnerable lateral canthal area. All except one patient reported good surgical outcomes after one procedure. It is virtually unheard of for this to fail to resolve. 12511260, 1997. How do you handle them? Various compositions of bleaching creams have been published, containing combinations of hydroquinone, glycolic acid, kojic acid, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone. Prevent and treat with careful preop evaluation and perioperative artificial tears, ointments, punctal plugs, etc. Preoperative and postoperative oral arnica (a herbal healing agent) has been claimed anecdotally to help when given in normal doses. Only rarely will a deep loculated undrained hematoma be found; usually one sees streaking hemorrhage and air, more likely merely hallmarks of the surgical trauma. You are using a browser version with limited support for CSS. Mild lower-lid laxity or lateral canthal deformity. Photographs of frontal plane and oblique view. 12, no. Plast Reconstr Surg 1971; 47: 246. Temporary sutures may approximate the skin before application of the glue. 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. such as yours can be softened with a z-plasty in the crease itself. 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]. Topical and systemic antibiotics are utilized due to the open wounds, and their repair is planned electively in 1 to 2 weeks if they do not close on their own. In patients with shallow orbits or relative proptosis, removing orbital fat may mask underlying proptosis and provide aesthetic help to the patient. Recognizing that orbital haemorrhage with vision loss is a possible although rare complication from blepharoplasty surgery is important. For an upper lid blepharoplasty, skin sutures with 6-0 prolene imbricating levator or pretarsal tissue is preferred. In the setting of blepharoplasty surgery noninfected corneal abrasions are best treated with a bandage contact lens. Dysmorphophobia. Absorbable upper lid sutures either in the skin or buried, have a risk of tissue reaction or dehiscence. Local anaesthetic infiltration in between the anterior and posterior lamella can help hydrodissect the layers prior to surgical separation of the layers. One should identify (and preserve) the inferior oblique and levator during surgery, to be confident they have not been injured. If a second finger is required in the central eyelid pushing upward, usually a posterior-lamellar graft is required. 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. The risks are significant and include brief effect, scarring and tissue irregularities, uneven contours, and ptosis and lid retraction. Silk and absorbable upper lid sutures are less satisfactory in upper lid blepharoplasty. Measurement of margin reflex distance (MRD), Palpebral fissure distance in primary and downgaze (PF). How risky is this to correct and when is it safe to do? 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. To obtain Photographs also document preoperative eyelid and facial abnormalities or asymmetries. 122, no. 11, pp. However, this was not encountered in our patient group. Laser resurfacing itself carries a risk of hypopigmentation (very rare in the eyelid skin) and hyperpigmentation. Proptosis, decreased motility, and increased orbital tension, and associated bleeding are the clinical signs to appreciate. Lower eyelid skin excision or laser resurfacing (or neither) is another key decision. The information on RealSelf is intended for educational purposes only. R. L. Anderson and D. D. Gordy, The tarsal strip procedure, Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. Patients with previously established PACU can still undergo surgery if appropriate safety precautions are followed. 1j and 1k). Want to know what treatments can help me look like I use to look. These can result from skin shortage, middle-lamellar (orbital septum) scarring, and posterior lamellar (retractors and conjunctiva) cicatrisation as seen in Figures 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. The laser must always be directed away from the globe even through eye shields are in place. 3, pp. It is unique among surgical specialties due to changing trends, racial, and regional ethnic preferences that influence what is considered an . Several surgical techniques to repair. Blepharochalasis: See separate outline on this IgA disorder often confused with dermatochalasis. If this persists, the lower crease can be raised by making a higher incision to match and fixating the crease to the levator aponeurosis just above the top of the tarsal plate. Patients taking aspirin, anticoagulants, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, vitamin E, gingko, and other herbal medications should stop them, if possible, up to 3 weeks preoperatively. Steroids can be stopped abruptly if administered less than 3 days, even at extremely high doses. Another useful technique is to leave the traction suture in beyond one week. 2, pp. 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. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2007; 48:4445. 21962208, 1998. 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. Sometimes, repair of eyebrow ptosis or blepharoptosis (instead of blepharoplasty or in addition to blepharoplasty) may be alternatives to achieve the patient's goals. Measurement and precision are key to avoiding overcorrection. Even a moderate amount can be upsetting to the patient who has always been heavy lidded. Lelli GJ, Lisman RD: Blepharoplasty complications. My lateral canthals are webbed and my horizontal fissures have been significantly shortened. 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. 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. It has also caused the skin to be stretched down tight onto my nose from the bridge to the incision. The surgeon should spread bluntly posteriorly into the orbit down the lateral wall and through the wounds to access deep hematomas and release them. Relative merits and disadvantages of addressing concurrent blepharoptosis, eyebrow ptosis, eyelid retraction, and other sources of eyelid, eyebrow and orbital asymmetry can be included in the discussion on proposed blepharoplasty. Excessive bruising can lead to a prolonged recovery, infection, cicatrisation, and skin pigmentation. It requires medial canthal scar revision with multiple z-plasty. Twelve patients have undergone this surgical technique for correction of post-surgical canthal rounding. 21922196, 1979. Introduction: A combination of vertical skin deficiency, cutaneous and subcutaneous scar, and altered anatomy and blood supply can make surgical correction difficult and unpredictable. Diagrams and photos in Fig. Any concomitant rise in intraocular pressure is secondary and treating it will not affect outcome. Note the widened aperture but rounding recurrence. Surgery can cost all different from street to street, even blocks to blocks in the same city, depending on the surgeon's reputation, skill and experiences. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. The lateral canthal angle is reformed to an acute configuration [2426]. 1h) then split into its anterior and posterior lamellae as described earlier. Lid crease in Asians can be absent, may be nasally tapered, or flat but typically lies lower and flatter than Caucasians. Persistent cases are treated by a V- to-Y plasty procedure. The new superior lid margin is left to heal by granulation. The procedure can be carried out under local anaesthesia only or in combination with sedation. 99, no. Visual field loss increases the risk of falls in older adults: the Salisbury Eye Evaluation. Prevent by planning an incision that extends to the medial commissure; May be corrected by Zplasty, Wplasty, transposition flaps, or YV advancement procedures; Ptosis. 417425, 1993. The perceived gravity of a given complication may differ between the patient and the surgeon [1, 3]. Orbit 2012; 31:162. d. Patient 9: Left lateral canthal rounding following blepharoplastydouble flap technique (right side not shown). 24, no. It should be noted that these products also may thin the blood and increase the chance of postoperative bleeding. Lagophthalmos due to internal scarring requires surgical exploration and lysis of the scar tissue. C. R. Leone and J. V. Van Gemert, Lower lid reconstruction using tarsoconjunctival grafts and bipedicle skin-muscle flap, Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. The most common result which will be noted by the patient is lid crease asymmetry. In the meantime, to ensure continued support, we are displaying the site without styles Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. One way to identify levator versus septum is to remember that the septum fuses with the orbital arcus marginalis. May be accomplished by securing posterior skin to the levator complex at the superior border of the tarsal plate. If a definite levator laceration is observed, it should be repaired if it is causing ptosis. Figure 2 shows an example of upper lid retraction secondary to upper lid overcorrection. Reassuring the patient that privacy will be maintained helps facilitate the patients ability to articulate his or her desired outcome. Wound may be repaired electively in 1 to 2 weeks if it does not close on its own. 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. M. Patipa, B. C. K. Patel, W. McLeish, and R. L. Anderson, Use of hard palate grafts for treatment of postsurgical lower eyelid retraction: a technical overview, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma, vol. 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. Massage and steroid injections can help. Patient selection and patient satisfaction. Generally, the surgeon must leave 10mm of skin under the brows above the upper lid crease incision in order to avoid lagophthalmos, and more if the lid crease height is less than 10mm from the lid margin. Dry eye symptoms may worsen if there is a decreased blink after removal of orbicularis muscle. Patients with vitiligo may have an increased risk of hypopigmentation. However, because of the complex structure and function of the eyelids, the potential for complications does exist. 90, no. 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. Sensory nerve fibers from the supraorbital, supratrochlear, and lacrimal nerves travel in the preorbicularis plane, suborbicularis fascial plane, and within the orbicularis muscle. b. Lee CW, Sheffer AL. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1999;15:378. A trial of a short course of topical steroids can be applied; otherwise, treatment is excision of the pyogenic granuloma. To avoid this, use a Q-tip backstop immediately behind the fat incision made by the CO2 laser. In the Asian upper eyelid, there is a lower fusion point between the orbital septum and the levator aponeurosis, which allows orbital fat to descend further down in addition to the increased fat in the preseptal fibroadipose layer. M. Patipa, The evaluation and management of lower eyelid retraction following cosmetic surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. If concerned, the patient can be observed until signs of improvement are noted. The technique of tarsal strip repair has been well described elsewhere. It is important to tailor the incision upwards at the lateral extent or the hooding will persist. Millman AL, Williams JD, Romo T, Taggert N. Septal-myocutaneous flap technique for lower lid blepharoplasty. Correspondence to The experienced surgeon who is certain that the levator muscle and aponeurosis was identified and preserved during surgery will not be alarmed. Patients typically are seen after blepharoplasty surgery or trauma with both cosmetic and functional (visual-field obstruction in lateral gaze) deficits. A posterior lamellar graft is then placed between the cut lower edge of tarsal plate and the recessed cut conjunctival edge. S. J. Pacella and M. A. Codner, Minor complications after blepharoplasty: dry eyes, chemosis, granulomas, ptosis, and scleral show, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. The addition of epinephrine to local anesthetic solutions prolongs the duration of action of the anesthetic agent and may reduce intraoperative bleeding. 125, article 1017, 2010. im interested in revision double eyelid surgery as i want a thicker crease + parallel. Adams J, Murray R. The general approach to the difficult patient. Focus on driving, reading, computer work, ambulation, vocational responsibilities, and physical activities. Patient discomfort from suture removal is minimized by using Jewellers forceps and sharp Vannas scissors. Safety of Periocular Mohs Reconstruction: a Two-Center Retrospective Study. Assess degree of lacrimal gland prolapse. What complications can come from a blepharoplasty? Interrupted sutures are used to reapproximate the wound edges. Artificial tears may also be recommended. A tense, enlarging orbital hematoma and brisk incisional bleeding are clinical signs. Partial removal of orbicularis muscle over the medial eyelid area with grafting of medial fat into the lateral sub-brow area has been proposed to restore youthful contours (Fezza J, OPRS 2012;28:446). Our patients reported excellent outcomes post-operatively without any significant scarring. Blindness following blepharoplasty: two case reports, and a discussion of management. 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. Z. Ice packs or frozen masks are too heavy, which may damage the eyelid tissues or dehisce wounds. 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. Mackley CL. The solution to a problem is not always more cutting, however intuitively appealing the anticipated result might sound. 2, pp. the best experience, we recommend you use a more up to date browser (or turn off compatibility mode in 5, pp. In conclusion, our technique demonstrates a method for reconstructing a natural-looking canthal angle with good cosmetic outcomes and minimal scarring. Figure 10 shows corneal scarring due to severe lagophthalmos. Thank you. As an alternative to suture closure, some surgeons prefer octyl2cyanoacrylate for blepharoplasty wound closure. Blindness and embolic stroke can occur with accidental intravenous or intra-arterial injection of these materials, particularly near the supraorbital vessels [10, 11]. Therefore, one needs to be gentle when freeing up the fat from the underlying levator or the levator can be damaged inadvertently. Patients must be taught to check their vision one eye at a time. Dupuis C, Rees TD: Historical notes on blepharoplasty. Scleral show can occur with excess laser energy deposition when the fat is removed. Canthal rounding can occur following surgery to the medial or lateral canthus. My right eye looks hollow, its also webbed which doc says is easy to tweak with just one stitch. 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