Restoring palpebral fissure shape after previous lower blepharoplasty. 466474, 2010. 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). 107, no. However, rapid release of orbital pressure by opening the wound, lateral canthotomy and inferior and/or superior cantholysis is critical. Patients may inadvertently rub their eyes in the hours after surgery when their lids are numb or while sleeping. Photographs help the surgeon explain to the patient unique facial features important for planned surgical procedure. Ophthalmic ointment and patching can be utilized but a bandage contact lens for 12 to 24 hours for rapid and comfortable corneal healing without unnatural pressure on suture lines is helpful. d. Patient 9: Left lateral canthal rounding following blepharoplastydouble flap technique (right side not shown). Please see before/after photo on link below (toward bottom of the website page). Visual field is repeated with the eyelids taped up. 9, pp. Thank you. 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. The surgery involves removing redundant skin, fat, and muscle. 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. Partial removal of orbicularis over the lateral orbital rim area may provide a small eyebrow elevation. Severe lower eyelid ectropion and retraction in a patient who underwent blepharoplasty elsewhere followed by several reparative attempts by the same surgeon. Nonabsorbable sutures are removed 714 days after surgery. For lower eyelid blepharoplasty in Asians, transconjunctival fat removal yields far superior results to an external approach [34]. There were no peri- or post-operative complications. What is the standard eyelid surgery recovery time? Gentle cautery applied to the orbital fat may contour and replace the remaining fat posteriorly into the orbit, providing needed volume and fullness. Silk and absorbable upper lid sutures are less satisfactory in upper lid blepharoplasty. Fat removal will help the first two causes, and laser skin resurfacing can aid the third if the pigment is relatively superficial. 1i). Diagrams and photos in Fig. Many surgeons apply a cold compress while the patient is in the recovery area. Local anaesthetic infiltration in between the anterior and posterior lamella can help hydrodissect the layers prior to surgical separation of the layers. Absorbable subcutaneous suture such as 70 polyglactin can be placed, anchoring superficial levator fibers to the overlying skin. Canthal rounding can occur following trauma or surgery to the medial or lateral canthus, causing possible aesthetic or functional deficits to patients. However, this was not encountered in our patient group. If the incision line is a slightly thick and red at 4 weeks, then time, massage, and vitamin E cream is useful. 1997;13:849. Finally, management of complications is just as important as surgical technique. In equivocal cases, a posterior lamellar graft can be tried first, and the patient warned that a following procedure with a skin graft may be necessary. It forms a c shape and makes my eyes asymmetrical. Blindness following blepharoplasty: two case reports, and a discussion of management. M. Patipa, The evaluation and management of lower eyelid retraction following cosmetic surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Early recognition and aggressive massage will eliminate the majority of cases. Am J Ophthalmol 1996;121:677. Occasionally, incision lines may look hypertrophied, particularly in keloid-forming patients. Consult with a doctor virtually or in person. Globe injury can occur with the CO2 laser, with a steel scalpel, or with local anaesthetic injection. Difficult to rectify? Lower blepharoplasty is one of the most common facial plastic surgery. Temporary sutures may approximate the skin before application of the glue. 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. Persistent cases are treated by a V- to-Y plasty procedure. 207212, 2008. e. Patient 12: Left lateral canthal rounding following blepharoplastysingle flap technique. There was one recurrence of rounding, which was noted at the first post-operative review at 2 weeks following surgery. 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. On average, this amount is between 1 to 2mm. Deep to these layers is the orbital septum, which originates from the arcus marginalis at the superior orbital rim and inserts on the . 87, no. Milder eyelid laxity is treated by a form of lateral canthal tendon plication at the time of lower lid blepharoplasty, and dehiscence here is less common and of milder extent, and hence can usually be managed supportively [7]. The surgery involves removing redundant skin, fat, and. Massry GG. 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. do you think epicanthoplasty would be a good option? Yaremchuk MJ. Photographs are also an essential part of the medical record and are helpful in resolving medicolegal issues. Important measurements to evaluate include palpebral fissure, marginal reflex distance, amount of lagophthalmos, and lid crease height. Information collected for our illustrative cases include patient demographics, diagnosis, complications, outcomes and further treatment. 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. The same principle applies in lower lid fat removal to protect the inferior oblique. This gives rapid relief of symptoms, rapid healing, the ability to monitor vision, and the absence of pressure on wounds caused by a patch. 2, pp. Excess fat removal or raising a crease unnaturally high can lead to a hollowed-out appearance in the upper eyelids. Scott KR, Tse DT, Kronish JW. 19, no. My doctor doesn't think he can repair it. 5, pp. May be due to incision extended too far medially. The lid should be kept on upward traction 1 to 7 days with a frost suture to the lateral eyebrow [28, 29]. However, because of the complex structure and function of the eyelids, the potential for complications does exist. Bruising will be experienced by every blepharoplasty patient, so it is not really a complication so much as an expected side effect. It is, therefore, often wise to avoid further manipulation of the upper lid by taking a donor graft from it. Lateral traction was placed with a finger to the canthal web to displace the fold of . Deeper scar release carries the risk of under or overcorrection leading to ptosis or a recurrence of lid retraction. Alternatively, removing anterior fat may unmask the underlying proptosis, and care should be exercised. Lid crease in Asians can be absent, may be nasally tapered, or flat but typically lies lower and flatter than Caucasians. In lidocaine (amide-type) sensitive patients, procaine (ester-type) may be used. CT scan is important, but only after initial decompression treatment has been carried out. Blink dysfunction is common postblepharoplasty because of postoperative swelling of the eyelid tissues. Patients typically are seen after blepharoplasty surgery or trauma with both cosmetic and functional (visual-field obstruction in lateral gaze) deficits. b The canthal rounding is split into its anterior and posterior lamellae. Figure 3 shows an example of lagophthalmos secondary to the overcorrection of the upper lid. Recognizing that orbital haemorrhage with vision loss is a possible although rare complication from blepharoplasty surgery is important. 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. This area near the nose is called the medial canthus and the same area on the outer eyelids is called the lateral canthus. Fortunately, diplopia after blepharoplasty is extremely rare but is still a known complication. Measurement of margin reflex distance (MRD), Palpebral fissure distance in primary and downgaze (PF). Occasionally instead of scar hypertrophy, epithelial inclusion cysts occur. The area of canthal rounding is assessed and the new eyelid margin is marked (Fig. Lowers were performed with transcutaneous approach. 122, no. Lagophthalmos due to internal scarring requires surgical exploration and lysis of the scar tissue. Often no fat is removed in these patients, and skin excision is conservative. This is because they cause more harm than good. Incisions should be at least 4 to 5mm above the punctum to avoid the canaliculus. 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. J. 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. You may want to consult with a very experienced plastic surgeon who will have your best interest in mind. Avoid placing the crease too high to prevent the appearance of over-westernization. You have full access to this article via your institution. 710, 2010. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 20, no. These distal branches of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve are transected during supratarsal eyelid crease incision for blepharoplasty and ptosis repair. Injury to the inferior oblique or less commonly other extraocular muscles, is rare. If persistent, a superolateral skin excision with crease reformation will raise the persistently hooded side. Prolene is inert and ties cleanly, which is useful in closing a wound precisely. The patient will also have asymmetrical pain and decreased vision. Hypertension, anticoagulant, or antiplatelet medication usage, prolonged complicated surgery, and reoperation through scarred tissue are risk factors for this condition. 29, no. Article 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. Clin Plast Surg 1983; 10:321. Care is taken to avoid the levator palpebrae superioris complex which lies just posterior to the preaponeurotic fat pad. Plast Reconstr Surg 1978; 61:347. Early injection takes advantage of the time required to move, position, prep, and drape the patient, during which time the anesthetic will take effect. 1a). 2003;111:44150. I am also very wary of risk. Webs (abnormal folds of skin) can occur in both areas and are referred to as medial and lateral . Patients who view cosmetic surgery as a commodity rather than a medical procedure with attendant risks should not be operated on. 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. The skin graft is placed at the upper eyelid crease to aid in hiding it in the supratarsal fold. e The posterior flap is folded into its new position. 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. The flaps are secured into their new positions with interrupted vicryl 6/0 sutures (Fig. 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. Many older patients do not have tearing with one obstructed canaliculus due to decreased tear production. A slit lamp examination and Schirmers test are necessary in this authors view. While we do connect people with vetted, board-certified doctors, we dont provide medical consultations, diagnosis, or advice. 2, pp. Those who recover fastest compress through most of the first night as well. 99, no. However, I do recommend my patients to stay away from direct Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology. Nonsedating antihistamines may help control cold-induced symptoms. Lower eyelid of the same patient shown in Figures. Visual field loss increases the risk of falls in older adults: the Salisbury Eye Evaluation. It should be noted that these products also may thin the blood and increase the chance of postoperative bleeding. 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. Plast Reconstr Surg 1971; 47: 246. It is difficult to lower a crease which is too high. G. W. Jelks and E. B. Jelks, Repair of lower lid deformities, Clinics in Plastic Surgery, vol. The information on RealSelf is intended for educational purposes only. Another possible issue is post-operative conjunctival thickening and persistent redness in the operated area. Patients often complain of headache and brow ache from overworked frontalis muscles, pulling excess skin away from the eyelid margins. Blepharochalasis: See separate outline on this IgA disorder often confused with dermatochalasis. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2002; 18:45. 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. In darker-skinned patients at risk for reactive posttreatment hyperpigmentation, pre and posttreatment with topical Retin-A and bleaching creams can be utilized. Ice water compresses should be utilized continuously for 3 days (except when eating or sleeping). Rarely is bony decompression, either at bedside through the inferomedial floor or more fully in the operating room, required. Lower eyelid skin excision or laser resurfacing (or neither) is another key decision. Canthal rounding can occur following trauma or surgery to the medial or lateral canthus, causing possible aesthetic or functional deficits to patients. Assess degree of lacrimal gland prolapse. 3, pp. Effective techniques do exist to treat most, if not all, complications, which may arise. Is this resolvable? Prevent and treat with careful preop evaluation and perioperative artificial tears, ointments, punctal plugs, etc. 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. Cicatricial canthal webs. It is important to elicit particular concerns of each individual patient, and also for the surgeon to identify unrealistic expectations. 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. 90, no. It is virtually unheard of for this to fail to resolve. Hi. 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. 10391046, 1983. I am 13 days post op. The rhomboid flap is an effective quick and simple technique for medial canthal reconstruction. As an alternative to suture closure, some surgeons prefer octyl2cyanoacrylate for blepharoplasty wound closure. Treatment includes vitamin E cream, massage, and topical or injected corticosteroids. Often lateral where there is increased vertical tension. im interested in revision double eyelid surgery as i want a thicker crease + parallel. The laser must always be directed away from the globe even through eye shields are in place. 797802, 1981. 106, no. CO2 laser incisions need 7 days to heal, so sutures are removed on day 7 or 8. Proptosis, severe pain, decreased visual acuity, relative afferent pupillary defect, and elevated intraocular pressure confirm the diagnosis. Federici TJ, Meyer DR, Lininger LL. 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. The most common result which will be noted by the patient is lid crease asymmetry. 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 (. In the setting of blepharoplasty surgery noninfected corneal abrasions are best treated with a bandage contact lens. 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. Patients should rest with their head up at least 45 to 60 degrees. May be due to inadvertent trauma, poor wound healing, excessive tension, early suture removal, and infection. The patient must be a resurfacing candidate to consider this treatment modality (Fitzpatrick skin type, I, II, or III), and the risks of hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation stressed. It is important to tailor the incision upwards at the lateral extent or the hooding will persist. True canalicular injury may require late repair if epiphora results. 2011;27:42630. I have scar webbing from a previous lower bleph. Relative . 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. Identifying patients with body dysmorphic syndrome, dysmorphophobia, or narcissistic behavior helps screen for those who may not be appropriate candidates for surgery. Correlation of the vision-related functional impairment associated with blepharoptosis and the impact of blepharoptosis surgery. R. Z. Silkiss and H. I. Baylis, Autogenous fat grafting by injection, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Dermatol Surg. 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. Note the widened aperture but rounding recurrence. People notice this scar within minutes of meeting me and I am very self-conscious about it. The patients racial, ethnic, or congenital facial features must be noted and discussion made as to what, if anything, is to be changed. 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? We report a technique for canthoplasty repair of canthal rounding with the use of illustrative cases. Improved vision needs to be monitored by hospital staff or by the patient for stability for 1 to 3 days after treatment is stopped. Aulus Cornelius Celsus was a first-century Roman who described making an incision in the skin to relax the eyelids (Orbit 2012;31:162). 758760, 1989. 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. Filling in the hollowed areas can be problematic. 1 were supplied by the senior author (NJ). A. N. Hass, R. B. Penne, M. A. Stefanyszyn, and J. C. Flanagan, Incidence of postblepharoplasty orbital hemorrhage and associated visual loss, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Persistent diplopia beyond the first day will often resolve with eye movement or fusion exercises, if there is no gross deficit. 2 months post upper, lowers, and canthoplasty. Photographs of frontal plane and oblique view. The surgeon must know his or her patients anatomy and distinguish septum from levator. The skin incision should still be kept low, perhaps at 5 to 6mm at the most. A thorough understanding of the upper eyelid anatomy is essential when evaluating patients for possible upper blepharoplasty. Ophthalmology 1999; 106:1705. Thank you for visiting nature.com. 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. Removal or preservation of fat and muscle can help achieve these goals. Primary acquired cold urticaria. Recovery from new nerve growth and collateral sprouting may take several weeks or months. In more severe cases, the rounding can cause functional deficit with visual obstruction on lateral gaze. The previous scar is opened up, internal adhesions are widely released (and perfect hemostasis obtained). In addition, supporting structures such as canthal tendons are tightened. i Anterior flap is completely excised. Septum must be opened if fat is to be removed, but not the levator. Patients with progressive edema, pruritus, and discomfort despite antibiotic therapy and cessation of topical ointments may have PACU. Postoperative eyelid edema and levator edema are common and are temporary causes of ptosis. the best experience, we recommend you use a more up to date browser (or turn off compatibility mode in PubMedGoogle Scholar. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1999;15:378. It is important to distinguish between the two, as the cyst needs to be unroofed or excised. These techniques are similar to those utilized to treat the eyelid retraction of thyroid eye disease [27]. 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. 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. 5, pp. at my consult, the Dr. mentioned that in order to get parallel, i would need to get epicanthoplasty as well but that theres a chance of having visible scarring with epicanthoplasty. 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. Lelli GJ, Lisman RD: Blepharoplasty complications. Blindness and embolic stroke can occur with accidental intravenous or intra-arterial injection of these materials, particularly near the supraorbital vessels [10, 11]. Elimination of topical allergy, and occasionally short-term topical steroid use are helpful. 103, no. Anticoagulants may increase the risk of postoperative bleeding. Pronounced or prolonged erythema is relatively uncommon and can be treated with topical 1% hydrocortisone cream or intense pulsed light treatments. 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. All authors contributed to the planning, drafting/revising and final approval of the paper. Laser can be used to expose the superficial fibers of the levator for incorporation into the skin closure. Arch Ophthalmol 1999; 117:907. c. Patient 6: Right lateral canthal rounding following tumour reconstructionsingle flap technique. I had an upper eyelid surgery six months ago and it has been a disaster. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-021-01497-y, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-021-01497-y. Institutional Review Board/Ethics Committee approval was obtained. Dysmorphophobia. It also includes deciding which technique to perform (steel blade versus CO2 laser, transconjunctival versus external approach to lower blepharoplasty). Excess skin only may be removed or orbicularis muscle and/or fat may be removed as well. Tension in the levator complex and orbital septum may also result in eyelid retraction. Narcissists as 'victims': the role of narcissism in the perception of transgressions. Patients must be taught to check their vision one eye at a time. Most patients only need to take 7 days off work. Patient 3: Left lateral canthal rounding following tumour excision and reconstructionsingle flap technique. The perceived gravity of a given complication may differ between the patient and the surgeon [1, 3]. 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. b. Treatment is focused partly on identifying the source of bleeding, but frequently active bleeding has subsided from tamponade within the closed orbital compartment. READ MORE Due to the inability to close the eyelid, intractable exposure keratitis can result. 366368, 1969. 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. The amount of lagophthalmos must be such that lower lid elevation would eliminate it. Battu VK, Meyer DR, Wobig JL. I have started massaging the area and wearing silicone strips at night. Proptosis, decreased motility, and increased orbital tension, and associated bleeding are the clinical signs to appreciate. 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. 1992; 99:222. 2, pp. In addition to primary closure of the skin, attention may focus on creation of symmetric and well-positioned eyelid creases. Absorbable upper lid sutures either in the skin or buried, have a risk of tissue reaction or dehiscence. Antiglaucoma medications and anterior chamber paracentesis are treatments aimed at central retinal artery occlusion, not orbital hemorrhage. 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. 316320, 1988. CO2 skin resurfacing is useful to address skin redundancy and festoons (in patients with appropriate skin types). 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 primary insertion of the levator aponeurosis into the orbicularis muscle and into the upper eyelid skin occurs closer to the eyelid margin in Asians. 4550, 1996. 2, pp. 1828, 1996. CT scanning the orbits is important, but only after treatment has been carried out. Patients should plan to not drive for a week, due to the blurriness caused by the ointment use. R. R. Tenzel, Treatment of lagophthalmos of the lower lid, Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. Canthoplasty repair for canthal rounding. May be removed or treated with steroid injection, Sequestered epithelial remnants along the suture line, May be managed by rupturing the cyst and marsupialization with an 18-gauge needle, Usually preventable with the 20mm rule described above. The incidence is estimated to be 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 25,000 [32]. A vicious cycle can develop wherein the chemotic conjunctiva dries out because it is swollen and then swells because it is dry. 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