Many patients present for correction of dark circles under the eyes. Dark circles are caused by 3 factors: shadowing caused by fat bulging above the dark area, the blood supply of the fat showing through the thin eyelid skin, and thirdly, actual pigment in the epidermis and dermis. It has also caused the skin to be stretched down tight onto my nose from the bridge to the incision. Establishing a good patient-surgeon bond preoperatively is essential to managing any real or perceived surgical complication that may occur. 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). Therefore, it is critical to release the septum from these deeper tissues. Lazzeri D, Agostini T, Figus M et al: The contribution of Aulus Cornelius Celsus (25 B.C.-50 A.D.) to eyelid surgery. Remember also that when the preaponeurotic fat is grasped and the septal attachments divided, it is possible to pull the superficial levator aponeurosis up with it. Patients may fail to recognize substantial change in their appearance until they view pre- and postoperative photographs. http://tabanmd.com/gallery/revisional-eyelid/ Helpful Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology ( 302) 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. Medial canthal webbing. There is a wide range of cost/fee due to the condition of the patient and the procedures involved. 2, pp. Postlaser-resurfacing erythema is universal and expected. In the setting of blepharoplasty surgery noninfected corneal abrasions are best treated with a bandage contact lens. 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. 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. 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. 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. Goldberg RA, Marmor MF, Shorr N, Christenbury JD. Patients typically are seen after blepharoplasty surgery or trauma with both cosmetic and functional (visual-field obstruction in lateral gaze) deficits. True canalicular injury may require late repair if epiphora results. C. D. McCord Jr., The correction of lower lid malposition following lower lid blepharoplasty, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. The amount of lagophthalmos must be such that lower lid elevation would eliminate it. 107, no. However, this was not encountered in our patient group. 207212, 2008. Restoring palpebral fissure shape after previous lower blepharoplasty. Up to 24 hours, cantholysis and pressure release (if the orbit is still tense) and steroid treatment can be utilized. Canthal web revision (Canthoplasty, Revision Canthoplasty) The area where the upper and lower lids meet is called the canthus. However, certain caution should be taken to avoid and manage postoperative ptosis. 4, pp. Great care is taken to point the needle away from the globe, to avoid inadvertent penetration with sudden patient movement. I had an upper eyelid surgery six months ago and it has been a disaster. My lateral canthals are webbed and my horizontal fissures have been significantly shortened. 1b). Z. The skin and orbicularis, lid margin, conjunctiva, and lower lid retractors are removed from the excess eyelid laterally, creating a lateral tarsal strip which is then anchored to Whitnalls tubercle inside the lateral orbital rim. Lateral canthal support is used to address the lower eyelid laxity either by . Patient 3: Left lateral canthal rounding following tumour excision and reconstructionsingle flap technique. Various compositions of bleaching creams have been published, containing combinations of hydroquinone, glycolic acid, kojic acid, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone. Review of old or family photographs may be helpful in clarifying preferences and objectives. Elimination of topical allergy, and occasionally short-term topical steroid use are helpful. An alternative approach is the "pinch method" where eyelid skin is grasped and gathered until the skin is tight and the lashes begin to evert. Severe corneal scarring secondary to severe lagophthalmos after blepharoplasty done in a patient with Thyroid Eye Disease. Septum must be opened if fat is to be removed, but not the levator. The erythema lasts an average of 3 months in women but can be covered readily with make up after 8 or 9 days. Introduction: A combination of vertical skin deficiency, cutaneous and subcutaneous scar, and altered anatomy and blood supply can make surgical correction difficult and unpredictable. Fortunately, diplopia after blepharoplasty is extremely rare but is still a known complication. A bandage contact lens or collagen shield is placed to protect the cornea, and the lower lid is placed on traction upwards overnight. Patients with vitiligo may have an increased risk of hypopigmentation. Not only the surgeon but also the patient should be aware of preoperative asymmetry and the potential for minor touch up operations. 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. Assess nasal fat pad and preaponeurotic fat pad protrusion. What complications can come from a blepharoplasty? volume36,pages 564567 (2022)Cite this article. Federici TJ, Meyer DR, Lininger LL. Plast Reconstr Surg 2001; 108:2137. Patients undergo upper blepharoplasty for purely aesthetic reasons. A test spot can be offered the patient although a good result with the test spot is not a guarantee of subsequent good results. Midfacial lifting is beyond the scope of this monograph [30, 31]. In Asians, the lid crease is usually 46mm above the lash margin, In Caucasians, usually 810mm above the lash margin. Narcissists as 'victims': the role of narcissism in the perception of transgressions. Fat pearls, fat injections, dermis fat grafts, and alloplastic injections can be tried. 81, no. Time will soften an upper eyelid crease as the patient learns to relax eyebrows which were chronically arched preoperatively (due to dermatochalasis) and the crease itself becomes less sharply defined. PubMedGoogle Scholar. The risk is failure, with reemphasis, doubling, or other scarring of the existing low crease. Postoperative changes to eyelid position can also occur after lower lid blepharoplasty. 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. N. Shorr, J. D. Christenbury, and R. A. Goldberg, Tarsoconjunctival grafts for upper eyelid cicatricial entropion, Ophthalmic Surgery, vol. 11, pp. Thank you. 604606, 1989. Incidence of postblepharoplasty orbital hemorrhage and associated visual loss. Patients with previously established PACU can still undergo surgery if appropriate safety precautions are followed. Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative, Eye (Eye) 466474, 2010. Dermatol Surg. 18, no. 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. Correspondence to Pronounced or prolonged erythema is relatively uncommon and can be treated with topical 1% hydrocortisone cream or intense pulsed light treatments. 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. Excess preaponeurotic and/or nasal fat is removed. This is because they cause more harm than good. 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. 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). M. J. Hawes and G. A. Jamell, Complications of tarsoconjunctival grafts, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Patients who experience severe itching, erythema, and progressive conjunctival injection should be advised to discontinue topical ointment due to possible allergy. There was one recurrence of rounding, which was noted at the first post-operative review at 2 weeks following surgery. Twelve patients with post-surgical canthal rounding were included. Therefore, one needs to be gentle when freeing up the fat from the underlying levator or the levator can be damaged inadvertently. Want to know what treatments can help me look like I use to look. 1j and 1k). Dermatol Surg 2005; 31:553. Sutureless closure of the upper eyelids in blepharoplasty: use of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate. All patients except one reported good surgical outcomes, defined as cosmetically and functionally acceptable result to the patient and surgeon, after one procedure. Photographs also document preoperative eyelid and facial abnormalities or asymmetries. Retrobulbar hemorrhage is a form of compartment syndrome, with the orbit bounded by four bony walls and the orbital septum acting as the compartment. It is, therefore, often wise to avoid further manipulation of the upper lid by taking a donor graft from it. Our patients reported excellent outcomes post-operatively without any significant scarring. Improvement in subjective visual function and quality of life outcome measures after blepharoptosis surgery. If youre experiencing a medical issue, please contact a healthcare professional or dial 911 immediately. Degree of swelling is related to surgical factors such as ecchymosis, cauterization, tissue manipulation, and patient response to surgery. Patient discomfort from suture removal is minimized by using Jewellers forceps and sharp Vannas scissors. 1i). 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. Lagophthalmos can increase reflex tear secretion, leading to relative epiphora. Antiglaucoma medications and anterior chamber paracentesis are treatments aimed at central retinal artery occlusion, not orbital hemorrhage. Levator function is assessed to identify myogenic ptosis. 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. A partial improvement may be achieved with a posterior lamellar graft and horizontal tightening alone. The skin and orbicularis oculi muscle form the anterior layers of the upper eyelid. Sometimes, repair of eyebrow ptosis or blepharoptosis (instead of blepharoplasty or in addition to blepharoplasty) may be alternatives to achieve the patient's goals. Jeong S, Lemke BN, Dortzbach RK, et al: The Asian upper eyelid: an anatomical study with comparison to the Caucasian eyelid. The oblique divides the medial lower fat pad from the central lower fat pad and it should be easily identified, and thus protected. 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]. I have inner eyelid webbing following a blepharoplasty 2 years ago. Epiphora from damage to the lacrimal outflow system can occur if the incision line is carried too medially and too close to the horizontal midline. The wound may be left open or closed loosely. Blepharoplasty is an operation to modify the contour and configuration of the eyelids in order to restore a more youthful appearance. Proptosis, severe pain, decreased visual acuity, relative afferent pupillary defect, and elevated intraocular pressure confirm the diagnosis. Medial canthal webbing occurs when incisions are carried too medially as seen in Figure 9. Prolonged surgery and reoperation with scarred tissue contribute to swelling and ecchymosis. Lower eyelid of the same patient shown in Figures. 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. Body dysmorphic disorder. Persistent diplopia beyond the first day will often resolve with eye movement or fusion exercises, if there is no gross deficit. Anticoagulants may increase the risk of postoperative bleeding. 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. Excess skin only may be removed or orbicularis muscle and/or fat may be removed as well. Antibiotic or steroid/antibiotic ointment may be applied twice a day to sutures and into the eyes at night. It requires medial canthal scar revision with multiple z-plasty. 4550, 1996. Besides webbing and incisions up to my eye brows I have this sagging in my left eye. 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. Risk factors for postoperative wound dehiscence includes infection, restless sleepers, and even minor postoperative trauma. The most serious complication following upper blepharoplasty, Rare, with an estimated incidence of 1:20,000 (Ophthal Surg 1990;21:85). Visual field loss increases the risk of falls in older adults: the Salisbury Eye Evaluation. Clin Plast Surg 1983; 10:321. Frequency of cold compresses is decreased as the effectiveness of this therapy lessens. A slit lamp examination and Schirmers test are necessary in this authors view. The patient has severe symptomatic lagophthalmos as well as an unsightly appearance. If essential, a lower incision is made and fat is teased forward between the skin and levator to prevent readhesion of these structures. 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. 1, pp. 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. Wound may be repaired electively in 1 to 2 weeks if it does not close on its own. The procedure can be carried out under local anaesthesia only or in combination with sedation. 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]. Graded eyelid horizontal tightening is utilized in all but the youngest patients. Is this resolvable? 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. 21, no. Discomfort and edema are expected after surgery and are usually adequately managed with acetaminophen. In the initial assessment, patients are encouraged to voice their desires and concerns regarding the aesthetic appearance and functional features of their eyelids. Canthoplasty repair for canthal rounding. Secondary revision surgery should remain an option during follow-up treatment and should be considered normal and occasionally necessary within weeks to months after surgery. Minimizing wound dehiscence involves appropriate suture choice and suture placement. Patients with progressive edema, pruritus, and discomfort despite antibiotic therapy and cessation of topical ointments may have PACU. You are using a browser version with limited support for CSS. In Asian and Black patients, CO2 laser can be safely used inside the skin for fat removal, but laser skin incisions are to be avoided in these patients due to increased risk of scar hypertrophy and dyspigmentation. An effective emergency contact arrangement needs to be in place so prompt assessment and intervention can be carried out [33]. Proptosis, decreased motility, and increased orbital tension, and associated bleeding are the clinical signs to appreciate. In addition, supporting structures such as canthal tendons are tightened. To avoid this, use a Q-tip backstop immediately behind the fat incision made by the CO2 laser. Lid crease fixation is not always necessary. Information collected for our illustrative cases include patient demographics, diagnosis, complications, outcomes and further treatment. However, I do recommend my patients to stay away from direct Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology. Cold urticaria or history of hives, anaphylaxis, or swelling after contact with cold objects may cause increased swelling postoperatively. If deeper scarring requires release, it should be done at the time of skin graft placement. Canthal rounding can occur following trauma or surgery to the medial or lateral canthus, causing possible aesthetic or functional deficits to patients. 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. 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. 21, no. There are currently 25 Eyelid Surgery + Webbing questions and doctor answers on RealSelf. Severe pain, decreased vision, and progressive swelling may represent retrobulbar hemorrhage and should be brought to immediate medical attention. This can also lead to corneal dellen formation, or a dry cornea can break down de novo. The canthal rounding is split into its anterior and posterior lamellae using a 15-blade followed by Westcott spring scissors (Fig. There were five men and seven women. 417425, 1993. A lateral canthal web is a known complication of blepharoplasty. If a second finger is required in the central eyelid pushing upward, usually a posterior-lamellar graft is required. Treatment of conjunctival chemosis can alleviate downward pressure on the lower eyelid. 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 brow ptosis is present, straight-ahead photograph with eyebrows elevated by the patient demonstrates compensation. Establishing trust and communication is essential to a doctor-patient relationship, perhaps even more important in a completely elective, aesthetic procedure with high expectations and standards. Mild inner webbing too. As the surgeon, it is important to be aware of the potential complications of surgery. Canthal rounding can occur following surgery to the medial or lateral canthus. Post-treatment admission to hospital is recommended, with close visual acuity monitoring, head elevation, ice water compresses, and intravenous steroids until 24 hours of stable vision have been noted. Lateral traction was placed with a finger to the canthal web to displace the fold of . Difficult to rectify? Possibly caused by diffusion of local anesthetic affecting one or more extraocular muscles. In New York city, I would say it ranges Good evening and thank you for your question .Complications of blepharoplasty can be minor or serious. Intravenous mannitol 20% (12g/kg over 3060minutes). 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. Massry GG. Anticoagulants contribute to continued extravasation of blood into the orbit, while comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes may contribute to compromised vascular integrity. Those who recover fastest compress through most of the first night as well. Racial and ethnic facial characteristics including skin type and underlying facial bone structure may be included in discussing alternatives and surgical planning. Up and down gaze photographs document levator excursion. 2013;29:20814. 367373, 1972. Valerie Juniat. For an upper lid blepharoplasty, ending the incision just lateral to the punctum avoids medial canthal webbing as well as lacrimal system injury. Extending the marking too far lateral may result in unwanted visible scarring. Hass AN, Penne RB, Stefanyszyn MA, Flanagan JC. 6, pp. Thank you for visiting nature.com. 5, pp. 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. I had strange eyes that if tired could look so puffy/saggy but if not they were near perfect (a little excess always present left side). Swelling and bruising you may have will be virtually gone by day 10. Laser resurfacing itself carries a risk of hypopigmentation (very rare in the eyelid skin) and hyperpigmentation. Visualized and palpated scar is released aggressively in the postblepharoplasty retraction circumstance, so the lid is freed from attachments to the inferior orbital rim. Similarly, conjunctival chemosis caused by a transconjunctival incision and by drying related to lagophthalmos can cover the puncta, again leading to epiphora. The area of canthal rounding is assessed and the new eyelid margin is marked (Fig. Secondary upper lid lengthening can also be done posteriorly if adequate skin grafting has already been carried out, thereby avoiding another skin incision. Depth of excision depends on the preoperative plan. f The flaps are secured into their new positions. Tension in the levator complex and orbital septum may also result in eyelid retraction. The surgeon should spread bluntly posteriorly into the orbit down the lateral wall and through the wounds to access deep hematomas and release them. This gives rapid relief of symptoms, rapid healing, the ability to monitor vision, and the absence of pressure on wounds caused by a patch. C. D. McCord Jr. and J. W. Shore, Avoidance of complications in lower lid blepharoplasty, Ophthalmology, vol. J. P. Gunter and F. L. Hackney, A simplified transblepharoplasty subperiosteal cheek lift, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. One of the signs of imminent damage to the muscle is excess bleeding. Beyond this time period, one may be over treating the patient and exposing them to additional complications with very little prospect of improvement. A good understanding of anatomy and careful preoperative counseling of the patient is crucial for success. Article Patients often complain of headache and brow ache from overworked frontalis muscles, pulling excess skin away from the eyelid margins. 103, no. Improved vision needs to be monitored by hospital staff or by the patient for stability for 1 to 3 days after treatment is stopped. Lagophthalmos secondary to upper lid overcorrection. One should identify (and preserve) the inferior oblique and levator during surgery, to be confident they have not been injured. If the surgeon thought to preserve the excised skin in moist gauze, this can be utilized up to one week postoperatively. Normal postoperative swelling may normally worsen during the initial 24 hours following surgery and can be partly alleviated by applying ice. The information on RealSelf is intended for educational purposes only. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2002; 18:45. Early recognition and aggressive massage will eliminate the majority of cases. The addition of epinephrine to local anesthetic solutions prolongs the duration of action of the anesthetic agent and may reduce intraoperative bleeding. 2003;111:44150. 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. Canthal rounding can be cosmetically-unacceptable to patients. An allergist should guide the workup and management of this condition. It is difficult to lower a crease which is too high. 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