Use the Previous and Next buttons to navigate the slides or the slide controller buttons at the end to navigate through each slide. Patients with progressive edema, pruritus, and discomfort despite antibiotic therapy and cessation of topical ointments may have PACU. Nonsedating antihistamines may help control cold-induced symptoms. Plast Reconstr Surg 2010; 125:1017. 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. The patient can be instructed in upward massage to keep infection and scarring minimized and alleviate retraction. 10391046, 1983. Note any resistance to passive lid movement. 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. If pigment is present without fat herniation, treatment with skin bleaching agents can be tried first. Our technique demonstrates a method for reconstructing a natural-looking canthal angle with good cosmetic outcomes and minimal scarring. If deeper scarring requires release, it should be done at the time of skin graft placement. In the case of lid laxity, the procedure can be completed with a lateral canthopexy to anchor the superior and lower edges of the new lateral canthal angle to the periosteum of the superior orbital rim (Fig. Patient 3: Left lateral canthal rounding following tumour excision and reconstructionsingle flap technique. Moistened gauze may be placed over the closed eyelids. M. Ferri and J. H. Oestreicher, Treatment of post-blepharoplasty lower lid retraction by free tarsoconjunctival grafting, Orbit, vol. Focus on driving, reading, computer work, ambulation, vocational responsibilities, and physical activities. Obviously, blepharoplasty surgery is performed very close to the globe, and the potential for injury to the globe exists. Adams J, Murray R. The general approach to the difficult patient. This can improve lagophthalmos without visible external incisions or the risk of induced ptosis or unsightly skin grafts when used. Patient education and cold avoidance are the primary means of treatment. Fat removal will help the first two causes, and laser skin resurfacing can aid the third if the pigment is relatively superficial. May be due to incision extended too far medially. e The posterior flap is folded into its new position. Meticulous preoperative planning, including precise measurements and noting any asymmetry in facial features, should be a routine for every surgeon. The alternative argument is that epinephrine vasoconstriction is followed by rebound vasodilation, which may actually potentiate the risk of postoperative orbital hemorrhage. 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. Minimizing wound dehiscence involves appropriate suture choice and suture placement. It may be necessary to lighten the patients sedation to gain an accurate assessment of lid height, and sitting them upright is also useful. G. J. Leilli and R. D. Lieman, Blepharoplasty complications, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. The authors declare no competing interests. May be due to incision extended too far medially. Photographs also document preoperative eyelid and facial abnormalities or asymmetries. Body dysmorphic disorder. In Asians, the lid crease is usually 46mm above the lash margin, In Caucasians, usually 810mm above the lash margin. I have inner eyelid webbing following a blepharoplasty 2 years ago. 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. R. Z. Silkiss and H. I. Baylis, Autogenous fat grafting by injection, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. If the incision line is a slightly thick and red at 4 weeks, then time, massage, and vitamin E cream is useful. M. T. Edgerton Jr., Causes and prevention of lower lid ectropion following blepharoplasty, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. A vicious cycle can develop wherein the chemotic conjunctiva dries out because it is swollen and then swells because it is dry. This is particularly important if incisions are made with the CO2 laser. C. D. McCord Jr. and J. W. Shore, Avoidance of complications in lower lid blepharoplasty, Ophthalmology, vol. Interrupted sutures are used to reapproximate the wound edges. May be due to inadvertent trauma to the levator complex, including postsurgical edema and . 107, no. Diagrams and photos in Fig. 1j and 1k). 87, no. Similarly, if the patient is asked to look up, the orbital septum will not move when grasped but the levator will. 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. 3, pp. Patients with unrealistic expectations may perceive an operative complication after uncomplicated surgery. 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. 4350, 1985. Aulus Cornelius Celsus was a first-century Roman who described making an incision in the skin to relax the eyelids (Orbit 2012;31:162). Lid crease in Asians can be absent, may be nasally tapered, or flat but typically lies lower and flatter than Caucasians. It must be understood that old photographs do not represent a guarantee or even a goal, but rather act as a guidepost. Brown, The use of tarsus as a free autogenous graft in eyelid surgery, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. 426432, 2004. Heinze JB, Hueston JT. CO2 skin resurfacing is useful to address skin redundancy and festoons (in patients with appropriate skin types). 2011;27:42630. However, rapid release of orbital pressure by opening the wound, lateral canthotomy and inferior and/or superior cantholysis is critical. However, I do recommend my patients to stay away from direct Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology. Flash photography documents the MRD and corneal light reflex as well any eyelid skin resting on the eyelashes. 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. 4, pp. Sutureless closure of the upper eyelids in blepharoplasty: use of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate. 106, no. 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. For lower eyelid blepharoplasty in Asians, transconjunctival fat removal yields far superior results to an external approach [34]. It requires medial canthal scar revision with multiple z-plasty. 18, no. All except one patient reported good surgical outcomes after one procedure. 1% or 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000200,000 units of epinephrine is typically used, sometimes with the addition of hyaluronidase. 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. Postoperative patches and bandages are removed in the recovery room to permit early detection of postoperative bleeding. It is rare that true bony decompression either at bedside through the inferomedial floor or more fully in the operating room is required. Hi. Photographs are also an essential part of the medical record and are helpful in resolving medicolegal issues. Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery is a remarkably diverse specialty, ranging from maxillofacial trauma and reconstruction to facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, cleft surgery, microvascular surgery, facial cosmetic procedures, and pain control. 1997;13:849. We report a new technique for canthoplasty repair of canthal rounding with the use of illustrative cases. Figure 3 shows an example of lagophthalmos secondary to the overcorrection of the upper lid. 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. The most common result which will be noted by the patient is lid crease asymmetry. Your stitches will be removed 4 days after your procedure. Lower eyelid skin excision or laser resurfacing (or neither) is another key decision. In Caucasian men, the crease is usually 69mm above the eyelid margin. Millman AL, Williams JD, Romo T, Taggert N. Septal-myocutaneous flap technique for lower lid blepharoplasty. Recognition is key, as is a rapid response. Improvement in subjective visual function and quality of life outcome measures after blepharoptosis surgery. 29, no. 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. Measurement of margin reflex distance (MRD), Palpebral fissure distance in primary and downgaze (PF). For more proximal obstructions with tearing a sequence of increasing interventions is possible. The patient will also have asymmetrical pain and decreased vision. 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. Preoperative preparation may include asking the patient to stop smoking, reduce alcohol intake, and optimize overall general health. Blindness after blepharoplasty: mechanism and early reversal. Prompt decompression of the orbit alone can restore vision. What is the standard eyelid surgery recovery time? If noted, however, it should be treated with bleaching creams. Unfortunately, even with careful patient selection and surgical planning, and an uneventful perioperative period, some patients may be dissatisfied with their results. 2, pp. Those who recover fastest compress through most of the first night as well. Frequency of cold compresses is decreased as the effectiveness of this therapy lessens. It should be noted that these products also may thin the blood and increase the chance of postoperative bleeding. Dermatol Surg. Fronto-ethmoidal external approaches and more rarely external DCR and blepharoplasty represent the commonest iatrogenic causes of medial canthal webbing. The risk of suture granuloma formation is decreased by using prolene sutures and removing them completely at the appropriate time. Even a moderate amount can be upsetting to the patient who has always been heavy lidded. 1, no. Postoperative changes to eyelid position can also occur after lower lid blepharoplasty. e. Patient 12: Left lateral canthal rounding following blepharoplastysingle flap technique. 5155, 1996. 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. When CO2 laser is used, protective corneal shields are used and laser is always directed away from the globe when cutting. While we do connect people with vetted, board-certified doctors, we dont provide medical consultations, diagnosis, or advice. 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. Measure skin amount in millimeters between the lower border of the central brow and the eyelash margin. Lee CW, Sheffer AL. Several surgical techniques exist for addressing canthal rounding, but they are not described in the literature. McCullough ME, Emmons RA, Kilpatrick SD, Mooney CN. Important measurements to evaluate include palpebral fissure, marginal reflex distance, amount of lagophthalmos, and lid crease height. Photographs of frontal plane and oblique view. McKean-Cowdin R, Varma R, Wu J, et al. Midfacial lifting is beyond the scope of this monograph [30, 31]. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. I had eyelid surgery one year ago and have been left with a very unsightly scar. Improved vision needs to be monitored by hospital staff or by the patient for stability for 1 to 3 days after treatment is stopped. He had severe chemosis and discomfort due to significant lagophthalmos. Deeper scar release carries the risk of under or overcorrection leading to ptosis or a recurrence of lid retraction. Dermatitis: Chronic dermatitis caused by redundant skin is an indication for surgery. However, because of the complex structure and function of the eyelids, the potential for complications does exist. Preoperative and postoperative oral arnica (a herbal healing agent) has been claimed anecdotally to help when given in normal doses. Artificial tears may also be recommended. The rounding can have a significant component of scar tissue, creating an aesthetic or functional deficit that can be distressing for patients. Correspondence to The risks are significant and include brief effect, scarring and tissue irregularities, uneven contours, and ptosis and lid retraction. Postoperative eyelid edema and levator edema are common and are temporary causes of ptosis. Ptosis of varying degree is common for patients to experience the day after upper lid blepharoplasty. Topical and systemic antibiotics are given due to the open wounds. Especially on one side more than the other! The surgery involves removing redundant skin, fat, and muscle. 1c). Slider with three articles shown per slide. 1d and 1e). Similarly, when using the CO2 laser to cut fat lobules free, one needs a back stop (usually a Q-tip) to absorb the transmitted laser energy and avoid damage to the structures that lie beneath (levator, Mullers muscle, conjunctiva and globe). If the patient continues to have difficulty describing or demonstrating what he or she desires changed, and into what, it obligates the surgeon to promote discussion or present alternatives until clear agreement occursotherwise, surgery should not be done. A posterior lamellar graft is then placed between the cut lower edge of tarsal plate and the recessed cut conjunctival edge. 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