If a third finger is required to recruit skin by pushing the mid face up, skin grafting or possible mid face lifting may be necessary. Intravenous mannitol 20% (12g/kg over 3060minutes). 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. In darker-skinned patients at risk for reactive posttreatment hyperpigmentation, pre and posttreatment with topical Retin-A and bleaching creams can be utilized. do you think epicanthoplasty would be a good option? Improved vision needs to be monitored by hospital staff or by the patient for stability for 1 to 3 days after treatment is stopped. Systemic osmotic agents and corticosteroids may be given but do not take the place of prompt pressure release. Orbital hematoma, ectropion, and scleral show. It is difficult to lower a crease which is too high. Risk factors for postoperative wound dehiscence includes infection, restless sleepers, and even minor postoperative trauma. Dermatitis: Chronic dermatitis caused by redundant skin is an indication for surgery. 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. Ice water compresses should be utilized continuously for 3 days (except when eating or sleeping). How do you handle them? 2011;27:42630. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-021-01497-y, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-021-01497-y. Canthal rounding can cause cosmetic or functional deficit with visual obstruction on lateral gaze. Wanderer AA, Grandel KE, Wasserman SI, Farr RS. 102, no. The scar has webbed and is also very long and wide. 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. Ice packs or frozen masks are too heavy, which may damage the eyelid tissues or dehisce wounds. Plast Reconstr Surg 2001; 108:2137. 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. Approximately 11.5 cc of anesthetic is injected through a 27- or 30gauge needle in the plane between skin and orbicularis muscle across the entire eyelid. For an upper lid blepharoplasty, skin sutures with 6-0 prolene imbricating levator or pretarsal tissue is preferred. 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. 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. 1% or 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000200,000 units of epinephrine is typically used, sometimes with the addition of hyaluronidase. I had eyelid surgery one year ago and have been left with a very unsightly scar. Posttreatment admission to hospital is recommended, with close visual acuity monitoring, head elevation, ice water compresses, intravenous steroids until 24 hours of stable vision have been noted, as well as imaging with CT scanning. Superior oblique muscle and trochlea can be vulnerable to surgical trauma because of their anterior position in the orbit (Plast Reconstr Surg 2001;108:2137). All except one patient reported good surgical outcomes after one procedure. Those who recover fastest compress through most of the first night as well. Aspirin products: Ecotrin, Fiorinal, Percodan, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: ibuprofen, naproxen, piroxicam, Nutritional supplements: fish oil, vitamin E, gingko biloba, ginseng. Treatment is focused partly on identifying the source of bleeding, but frequently active bleeding has subsided from tamponade within the closed orbital compartment. Dupuis C, Rees TD: Historical notes on blepharoplasty. 9, pp. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. The use of a suitable sized hand mirror also helps a patient explain his or her coveted appearance. I would like to have this corrected as soon as possible and need advice. Before discharge, wounds are checked for bleeding and dehiscence. A posterior lamellar graft is then placed between the cut lower edge of tarsal plate and the recessed cut conjunctival edge. Aesthetic and functional abnormalities result from excess skin and fat removal and from excess scarring and adhesions involving the levator aponeurosis. Partial removal of orbicularis over the lateral orbital rim area may provide a small eyebrow elevation. However, I do recommend my patients to stay away from direct Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology. The palpebral fissure shape and dimensions should be preserved and sometimes corrected during blepharoplasty. Blink dysfunction is common postblepharoplasty because of postoperative swelling of the eyelid tissues. It is rare that true bony decompression either at bedside through the inferomedial floor or more fully in the operating room is required. Most patients only need to take 7 days off work. 21922196, 1979. May be due to inadvertent trauma, poor wound healing, excessive tension, early suture removal, and infection. 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. Similarly, if the patient is asked to look up, the orbital septum will not move when grasped but the levator will. Dermatol Surg 2005; 31:553. With an acute hemorrhage, intraorbital pressure rises abruptly, and the blood supply to the optic nerve is compromised. 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. If brow ptosis is present, straight-ahead photograph with eyebrows elevated by the patient demonstrates compensation. 4, pp. 21, no. Article Sensory nerve fibers from the supraorbital, supratrochlear, and lacrimal nerves travel in the preorbicularis plane, suborbicularis fascial plane, and within the orbicularis muscle. Heinze JB, Hueston JT. Laser eye protectors are essential if the CO2 laser is utilized, but there must be enough ocular lubrication present to avoid a corneal abrasion when they are inserted or removed. Homeopathic treatments such as Bromelain and Arnica may help to minimize postoperative bruising and swelling. Postoperatively, the patient can aid recovery with a few simple interventionsice water compresses and head elevation. Unfortunately, even with careful patient selection and surgical planning, and an uneventful perioperative period, some patients may be dissatisfied with their results. 2 were supplied by DS and NJ. Even a moderate amount can be upsetting to the patient who has always been heavy lidded. Orbit 2012; 31:162. Postlaser-resurfacing erythema is universal and expected. Proptosis, severe pain, decreased visual acuity, relative afferent pupillary defect, and elevated intraocular pressure confirm the diagnosis. Patients should plan to not drive for a week, due to the blurriness caused by the ointment use. 1992; 99:222. 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]. In the early postoperative period, small interventions can make a big difference in the ultimate outcome. If suspicious that an orbital hemorrhage has occurred, laser eye protectors (metallic scleral contact lenses) block vision and must be removed to assess the visual acuity. There were no peri- or post-operative complications. Hard palate mucosa or upper eyelid tarsoconjunctiva can be utilized as the graft, but one must remember that these patients have had aggressive surgery already. Ophthalmology. Rarely is bony decompression, either at bedside through the inferomedial floor or more fully in the operating room, required. The lower lid is then tightened if lax or given an upward vector with a minimal Elschnig tarsorrhaphy if not lax. May be due to incision extended too far medially. 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. 1, pp. 366368, 1969. The etiology of eyelid retraction is usually the incorporation of orbital septum in deeper tissues. The surgery involves removing redundant skin, fat, and muscle. READ MORE 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]. Assess nasal fat pad and preaponeurotic fat pad protrusion. 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. Upper blepharoplasty with bony anatomical landmarks to avoid injury to trochlea and superior oblique muscle tendon with fat resection. If the lid crease is marked 8 mm above the lash margin, for example, the upper edge of the incision should be 12 mm below the brow margin. If a definite levator laceration is observed, it should be repaired if it is causing ptosis. Vertically oriented upper eyelid nerves: a clinical, anatomical and immunohistochemical study. My doctor doesn't think he can repair it. Several surgical techniques to repair canthal rounding have been described previously. This is an open access article distributed under the, Scar Hypertrophy and dyspigmentation after transcutaneous blepharoplasty incisions done elsewhere with CO. Upper lid retraction after upper lid blepharoplasty. The incidence is estimated to be 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 25,000 [32]. Slight dehiscence can be treated with topical and oral antibiotics, but a complete dehiscence needs prompt debridement and repair to avoid lower lid retraction and scarring. 20, no. If the incision line is a slightly thick and red at 4 weeks, then time, massage, and vitamin E cream is useful. The addition of epinephrine to local anesthetic solutions prolongs the duration of action of the anesthetic agent and may reduce intraoperative bleeding. Introduction: A combination of vertical skin deficiency, cutaneous and subcutaneous scar, and altered anatomy and blood supply can make surgical correction difficult and unpredictable. Persistent diplopia beyond the first day will often resolve with eye movement or fusion exercises, if there is no gross deficit. Clin Plast Surg 1983; 10:321. 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. I have started massaging the area and wearing silicone strips at night. R. R. Tenzel, Treatment of lagophthalmos of the lower lid, Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. Progressive postoperative periorbital inflammation may indicate infection, allergy to topical medication and rarely primary acquired cold urticaria (PACU). CAS The patient can be instructed in upward massage to keep infection and scarring minimized and alleviate retraction. Treatment of conjunctival chemosis can alleviate downward pressure on the lower eyelid. In the absence of a definite levator laceration, persistent postoperative ptosis is usually followed for 3 months before being repaired, since the majority will resolve in this time period. 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. If persistent, intense pulse light is a useful adjuvant treatment. Yaremchuk MJ. Another possible issue is post-operative conjunctival thickening and persistent redness in the operated area. f The flaps are secured into their new positions. 3 The lateral canthal angle is sharp and crisp, with the lateral commissure closely opposed to the globe . 99, no. Lateral skin often takes longer to soften and smooth because it is thicker compared to eyelid skin. In Caucasian men, the crease is usually 69mm above the eyelid margin. Patients should rest with their head up at least 45 to 60 degrees. A good understanding of anatomy and careful preoperative counseling of the patient is crucial for success. True canalicular injury may require late repair if epiphora results. These distal branches of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve are transected during supratarsal eyelid crease incision for blepharoplasty and ptosis repair. Please see before/after photo on link below (toward bottom of the website page). Cautery to achieve hemostasis may affect nerve or muscle. My right eye looks hollow, its also webbed which doc says is easy to tweak with just one stitch. Artificial tears may also be recommended. R. A. Ersek, Transplantation of purified autologous fat: a 3-year follow-up is disappointing, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Plast Reconstr Surg 2010; 125:1017. 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. Eye 36, 564567 (2022). i Anterior flap is completely excised. 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. Twelve patients with post-surgical canthal rounding were included. Fortunately, with time, these tend to diminish. Valerie Juniat. Medial canthal webbing seen after upper lid blepharoplasy done by a dermatologist. Blindness and embolic stroke can occur with accidental intravenous or intra-arterial injection of these materials, particularly near the supraorbital vessels [10, 11]. 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. Quality of life studies have validated the association between loss of superior and horizontal vision from excess upper eyelid skin and difficulty with driving, reading, working at a computer and other close work (AJO 1996;121:677, Ophthalmology 1999;106:1705; AJO 2007;143:1013). The canthal rounding is split into its anterior and posterior lamellae using a 15-blade followed by Westcott spring scissors (Fig. Depth of excision depends on the preoperative plan. Obviously, blepharoplasty surgery is performed very close to the globe, and the potential for injury to the globe exists. 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. Plast Reconstr Surg 1978; 61:347. 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. Significant lagophthalmos illustrated. 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. My case seems quite complex compared to other cases of rounding I have seen: there appears to be a split between the lower eyelid and the webbing as opposed to the whole angle being blunted. 2 months post upper, lowers, and canthoplasty. Emerg Med Clin North Am 1998; 16:689. 3, pp. Thank you. We report a new technique for canthoplasty repair of canthal rounding with the use of illustrative cases. Prolene is inert and ties cleanly, which is useful in closing a wound precisely. 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. 1, pp. The skin incision should still be kept low, perhaps at 5 to 6mm at the most. One of the signs of imminent damage to the muscle is excess bleeding. Assess degree of lacrimal gland prolapse. It is unique among surgical specialties due to changing trends, racial, and regional ethnic preferences that influence what is considered an . 5, pp. Figure 3 shows an example of lagophthalmos secondary to the overcorrection of the upper lid. Patient 3: Left lateral canthal rounding following tumour excision and reconstructionsingle flap technique. 7175, 1987. Pre- and post-operative photographs of selected cases are shown in Fig. 2, pp. The technique of tarsal strip repair has been well described elsewhere. Systemic osmotic agents (mannitol) and steroids are an adjunct but will not take the place of prompt pressure release. These are investigated and followed in the normal fashion for such conditions. Severe corneal scarring secondary to severe lagophthalmos after blepharoplasty done in a patient with Thyroid Eye Disease. Very rarely topical or injected steroids can be used, as true keloids of the eyelid skin are rare. To avoid this, use a Q-tip backstop immediately behind the fat incision made by the CO2 laser. 10361040, 1999. Blepharoplasty is an operation to modify the contour and configuration of the eyelids in order to restore a more youthful appearance. A contact lens does require a daily or near daily visit until the abrasion is healed and the lens is removed. The erythema lasts an average of 3 months in women but can be covered readily with make up after 8 or 9 days. Slider with three articles shown per slide. Bruising will be experienced by every blepharoplasty patient, so it is not really a complication so much as an expected side effect. An unsightly complication following blepharoplasty is webbing of the tissue at the medial or lateral canthus. Any adjunctive procedures to be performed should also be determined. Patients who experience severe itching, erythema, and progressive conjunctival injection should be advised to discontinue topical ointment due to possible allergy. As the surgeon, it is important to be aware of the potential complications of surgery. Perin LF, Helene A, Fraga MF. Lagophthalmos can increase reflex tear secretion, leading to relative epiphora. Burroughs JR, Patrinely JR, Nugent JS, et al: Soparkar CNS, Anderson RL, Pennington J H. Cold urticaria: an underrecognized cause of postsurgical periorbital swelling. After marking is complete and before injection of local anesthetic, the lack of skin elasticity may make the marks look irregular and malpositioned. Clinics Plast Surg 1981; 8:797. A test spot can be offered the patient although a good result with the test spot is not a guarantee of subsequent good results. Black EH, Gladstone GJ, Nesi FA. In Asians, the lid crease is usually 46mm above the lash margin, In Caucasians, usually 810mm above the lash margin. J. H. Oestreicher and K. Tarassoly, The mini tarsal strip lateral canthopexy for lower eyelid laser-assisted blepharoplasty-indications, technique and complications in 614 cases, Orbit, vol. Bruising and swelling typically lasts 1014 days after surgery. Retrobulbar hemorrhage is a form of compartment syndrome, with pressure rising abruptly within the fixed 4 walls of the orbit. L. Guo, H. Bi, C. Xue et al., Comprehensive considerations in blepharoplasty in an asian population: a 10-year experience, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, vol. Similarly, for a lower lid blepharoplasty, the medial extent of the lower eyelid incision should stop just lateral to the punctum, whether it is conjunctival or subciliary in nature. Arch Ophthalmol 1999; 117:907. The eyelid crease may be between 412mm above the lash line. Am J Ophthalmol 1996;121:677. Lower eyelid skin excision or laser resurfacing (or neither) is another key decision. All research was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. When CO2 laser is used, protective corneal shields are used and laser is always directed away from the globe when cutting. D. R. Jordan and R. L. Anderson, The lateral tarsal strip revisited: the enhanced tarsal strip, Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. Canthal web revision (Canthoplasty, Revision Canthoplasty) The area where the upper and lower lids meet is called the canthus. Early injection takes advantage of the time required to move, position, prep, and drape the patient, during which time the anesthetic will take effect. The new superior lid margin is left to heal by granulation. The lid should be kept on upward traction 1 to 7 days with a frost suture to the lateral eyebrow [28, 29]. Persistent cases are treated by a V- to-Y plasty procedure. Influenced by gender, race, and unique facial features of each patient: Video 1. Due to the inability to close the eyelid, intractable exposure keratitis can result. Can J Ophthalmol 2003; 38:223. 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. Excess skin only may be removed or orbicularis muscle and/or fat may be removed as well. d The posterior flap is created. May occur with CO2 laser, steel scalpel, radiofrequency needle, or local anesthetic injection. Is this resolvable? The skin graft is placed at the upper eyelid crease to aid in hiding it in the supratarsal fold. Patients may usually resume normal activities within 2448 hours after surgery. There were five men and seven women. 10391046, 1983. 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. Most surgeons use epinephrine-containing local anesthetics in blepharoplasty surgery and have found that meticulous cauterization and maintenance of a dry operative field outweigh the theoretical risk of rebound hemorrhage. I am also very wary of risk. 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]. Blepharoplasty is an operation to modify the contour and configuration of the eyelids in order to restore a more youthful appearance. In addition, placement of an upper lid traction suture is important or the skin graft will be ineffective [79]. Absorbable sutures vary in rate of absorption and degree of inflammation often they are removed as well. In lidocaine (amide-type) sensitive patients, procaine (ester-type) may be used. 4550, 1996. Pure skin lack can be remedied by a full thickness skin graft. Posterior eyelid elevation is achieved by careful dissection at the level of the bottom of tarsal plate through conjunctiva, lower lid retractors, and orbital septum, and these are recessed downwards off the overlying orbicularis muscle. Lowering a high lid crease has a lower success rate. 417425, 1993. 1, pp. It also includes deciding which technique to perform (steel blade versus CO2 laser, transconjunctival versus external approach to lower blepharoplasty). Ophthalmology 1999; 106:1705. Occasionally instead of scar hypertrophy, epithelial inclusion cysts occur. It is virtually unheard of for this to fail to resolve. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. Patients may prefer to retain or change certain features such as relative hollowness or fullness of the upper eyelid sulcus. This is particularly important if incisions are made with the CO2 laser. This is due to more rapid and wider diffusion of the local anaesthetic agent, affecting other structures such as cranial nerves. Often lateral where there is increased vertical tension. All patients except one reported good surgical outcomes, defined as cosmetically and functionally acceptable result to the patient and surgeon, after one procedure. Excessive skin removal may require free full-thickness skin grafting. Racial and ethnic facial characteristics including skin type and underlying facial bone structure may be included in discussing alternatives and surgical planning. 2005; 21:327. Head elevation and limiting activity may reduce edema. After 24 hours of spinal-trauma dose level of steroids (solumedrol 30mg/kg bolus over 15 minutes followed by 5.4mg/kg per hour) without response, one can discontinue the drug, possibly after repeat imaging. 219228, 1991. 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