Retrobulbar hemorrhage is a form of compartment syndrome, with pressure rising abruptly within the fixed 4 walls of the orbit. Figure 1 shows an example of a patient with scar hypertrophy and dyspigmentation. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. f The flaps are secured into their new positions. Effective techniques do exist to treat most, if not all, complications, which may arise. Lelli GJ, Lisman RD: Blepharoplasty complications. Do I have any good options? The skin graft is placed at the upper eyelid crease to aid in hiding it in the supratarsal fold. 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. 1j and 1k). 3, pp. The two fuse low in the upper eyelid, so the inexperienced surgeon is well advised to open the septum high up where there is a good barrier of preaponeurotic fat underneath to protect the levator. How risky is this to correct and when is it safe to do? It seems my canthoplasty has failed. The patient demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomes are summarised in Table1. R. D. Anderson and M. W. Lo, Endoscopic malar/midface suspension procedure, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. 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. Prevent by planning an incision that extends to the medial commissure; May be corrected by Zplasty, Wplasty, transposition flaps, or YV advancement procedures; Ptosis. Clin Plast Surg 1983; 10:321. Nonsedating antihistamines may help control cold-induced symptoms. 5, pp. People notice this scar within minutes of meeting me and I am very self-conscious about it. The risk is failure, with reemphasis, doubling, or other scarring of the existing low crease. The flaps are secured into their new positions with interrupted vicryl 6/0 sutures (Fig. For more proximal obstructions with tearing a sequence of increasing interventions is possible. The previous scar is opened up, internal adhesions are widely released (and perfect hemostasis obtained). Pre- and post-operative photographs of selected cases are shown in Fig. A lateral canthal web is a known complication of blepharoplasty. 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 Excessive bruising can lead to a prolonged recovery, infection, cicatrisation, and skin pigmentation. 107, no. 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]. Patients who view cosmetic surgery as a commodity rather than a medical procedure with attendant risks should not be operated on. 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]. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2002; 18:45. C. D. McCord Jr. and J. W. Shore, Avoidance of complications in lower lid blepharoplasty, Ophthalmology, vol. Involvement of an internist or hospitalist is helpful in managing fluid shifts caused by these osmotic agents. Many people never had a full wide open upper lid and appeared heavy-lidded in younger years and their lid crease height is at 7mm, not 10mm. Cautery to achieve hemostasis may affect nerve or muscle. Fat removal will help the first two causes, and laser skin resurfacing can aid the third if the pigment is relatively superficial. Patients undergo upper blepharoplasty for purely aesthetic reasons. Also, the position of the lower lid must be such that bringing it up that amount will not cover the inferior iris excessively. 3, no. Asian eyelid includes a pretarsal fat pad and may include more volume in the preaponeurotic fat pads. 4, pp. Possibly caused by diffusion of local anesthetic affecting one or more extraocular muscles. Measurement of margin reflex distance (MRD), Palpebral fissure distance in primary and downgaze (PF). Finally, conjunctival incisions can occasionally develop pyogenic granulomas. Fortunately, with time, these tend to diminish. Abnormalities of lower eyelid position include lower lid retraction with scleral show, rounding of the lower eyelid contour, rounding of the lateral canthal angle, and ectropion. Care is taken to avoid the levator palpebrae superioris complex which lies just posterior to the preaponeurotic fat pad. In addition, placement of an upper lid traction suture is important or the skin graft will be ineffective [79]. The patient has severe symptomatic lagophthalmos as well as an unsightly appearance. Massage and steroid injections can help. Any adjunctive procedures to be performed should also be determined. It is both frustrating for patient and surgeon as there lacks standards for its correction. We report a technique for canthoplasty repair of canthal rounding with the use of illustrative cases. A contact lens does require a daily or near daily visit until the abrasion is healed and the lens is removed. Eye 36, 564567 (2022). Racial and ethnic facial characteristics including skin type and underlying facial bone structure may be included in discussing alternatives and surgical planning. On average, this amount is between 1 to 2mm. R. Z. Silkiss and H. I. Baylis, Autogenous fat grafting by injection, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. It is rare that true bony decompression either at bedside through the inferomedial floor or more fully in the operating room is required. Great care is taken to point the needle away from the globe, to avoid inadvertent penetration with sudden patient movement. Steroids can be stopped without taper if administered less than 3 days, even at extremely high doses. 103, no. Emerg Med Clin North Am 1998; 16:689. It is important to tailor the incision upwards at the lateral extent or the hooding will persist. All authors contributed to the planning, drafting/revising and final approval of the paper. 1992; 99:222. Nonabsorbable sutures are removed 714 days after surgery. The median age was 65.5 years (range: 2688). Very rarely topical or injected steroids can be used, as true keloids of the eyelid skin are rare. im interested in revision double eyelid surgery as i want a thicker crease + parallel. 709718, 2010. Proptosis, decreased motility, and increased orbital tension, and associated bleeding are the clinical signs to appreciate. 20292041, 1999. Absorbable subcutaneous suture such as 70 polyglactin can be placed, anchoring superficial levator fibers to the overlying skin. Bruising will be experienced by every blepharoplasty patient, so it is not really a complication so much as an expected side effect. Visualized and palpated scar is released aggressively in the postblepharoplasty retraction circumstance, so the lid is freed from attachments to the inferior orbital rim. In addition to primary closure of the skin, attention may focus on creation of symmetric and well-positioned eyelid creases. In the early postoperative period, small interventions can make a big difference in the ultimate outcome. Lid crease fixation is not always necessary. 2005; 21:327. M. J. Hawes and G. A. Jamell, Complications of tarsoconjunctival grafts, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. R. A. Ersek, Transplantation of purified autologous fat: a 3-year follow-up is disappointing, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Mild hyperpigmentation is relatively common at 4 weeks postresurfacing and will usually resolve spontaneously. Proptosis, severe pain, decreased visual acuity, relative afferent pupillary defect, and elevated intraocular pressure confirm the diagnosis. 19, no. Patients may prefer to retain or change certain features such as relative hollowness or fullness of the upper eyelid sulcus. The surgery involves removing redundant skin, fat, and. Medial canthal webbing occurs when incisions are carried too medially as seen in Figure 9. There was one recurrence of rounding, which was noted at the first post-operative review at 2 weeks following surgery. 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. He said he would try to fix it with skin grafting if I like but, is this very successful? The addition of epinephrine to local anesthetic solutions prolongs the duration of action of the anesthetic agent and may reduce intraoperative bleeding. These distal branches of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve are transected during supratarsal eyelid crease incision for blepharoplasty and ptosis repair. In addition, supporting structures such as canthal tendons are tightened. There were no peri- or post-operative complications. Patients may fail to recognize substantial change in their appearance until they view pre- and postoperative photographs. The incision, which is made along the previously marked lines, can be made with a 15Bard Parker blade, an incisional CO2 laser, a diamond blade, or a needle-tipped Bovie or radiofrequency instrument. Mild lower-lid laxity or lateral canthal deformity. Your stitches will be removed 4 days after your procedure. You are using a browser version with limited support for CSS. 367373, 1972. 1, pp. 1h) then split into its anterior and posterior lamellae as described earlier. 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 eyelid crease may be between 412mm above the lash line. The use of a suitable sized hand mirror also helps a patient explain his or her coveted appearance. Treatment of conjunctival chemosis can alleviate downward pressure on the lower eyelid. In addition, supporting structures such as canthal tendons are tightened. The patient had symptomatic exposure keratitis despite copious lubrication and taping the eyelids closed at night. Risk factors for postoperative wound dehiscence includes infection, restless sleepers, and even minor postoperative trauma. The surgeon must know his or her patients anatomy and distinguish septum from levator. One should identify (and preserve) the inferior oblique and levator during surgery, to be confident they have not been injured. Frequency of cold compresses is decreased as the effectiveness of this therapy lessens. 207212, 2008. 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. Federici TJ, Meyer DR, Lininger LL. The canthal rounding is marked (Fig. c The anterior flap is created and folded into its new position. Perin LF, Helene A, Fraga MF. These techniques are similar to those utilized to treat the eyelid retraction of thyroid eye disease [27]. 21, no. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1999;15:378. It is virtually unheard of for this to fail to resolve. 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