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. Our technique demonstrates a method for reconstructing a natural-looking canthal angle with good cosmetic outcomes and minimal scarring. 438440, 2000. Assess nasal fat pad and preaponeurotic fat pad protrusion. All patients except one reported good surgical outcomes, defined as cosmetically and functionally acceptable result to the patient and surgeon, after one procedure. Diagrams and photos in Fig. Skin lying on the eyelashes produces discomfort independent of obstructed visual axis. Mackley CL. I am 13 days post op. C. M. Stephenson and B. A cold stimulation test may confirm the diagnosis of PACU. The patient demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomes are summarised in Table1. im interested in revision double eyelid surgery as i want a thicker crease + parallel. When planning to perform an upper lid blepharoplasty, determining the amount of excess skin in the upper lids, the amount of excess or prolapsed fat, the position of the lacrimal glands, and the extent of lateral hooding and medial bulging are important. 21922196, 1979. Absorbable sutures vary in rate of absorption and degree of inflammation often they are removed as well. Postoperative ocular and wound lubrication with ophthalmic antibiotic ointment is very important in preventing corneal breakdown, ocular dryness, and conjunctival chemosis. The conjunctival incision made in a transconjunctival lower lid blepharoplasty never requires sutures. Publishers note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. 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. The punctum is a useful landmark for the upper lid and lower lid incision. Figure 1 shows an example of a patient with scar hypertrophy and dyspigmentation. 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. Lazzeri D, Agostini T, Figus M et al: The contribution of Aulus Cornelius Celsus (25 B.C.-50 A.D.) to eyelid surgery. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-021-01497-y, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-021-01497-y. Can J Ophthalmol 2003; 38:223. To obtain 4, pp. Complications of blepharoplasty can be minor or serious. Please see before/after photo on link below (toward bottom of the website page). The incidence is estimated to be 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 25,000 [32]. 1b). Lelli GJ, Lisman RD: Blepharoplasty complications. Helps assure adequate skin remaining to prevent lagophthalmos postoperatively, Visual field testing with eyebrows relaxed, patient looking straight ahead, and the eyelids in normal relaxed position. Perin LF, Helene A, Fraga MF. Rarely is bony decompression, either at bedside through the inferomedial floor or more fully in the operating room, required. 19, no. Several surgical techniques to repair. M. J. Hawes and G. A. Jamell, Complications of tarsoconjunctival grafts, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. A posterior lamellar graft is then placed between the cut lower edge of tarsal plate and the recessed cut conjunctival edge. In addition, supporting structures such as canthal tendons are tightened. Google Scholar. 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. If persistent, a superolateral skin excision with crease reformation will raise the persistently hooded side. Lowers were performed with transcutaneous approach. g Lateral canthopexy. Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative, Eye (Eye) 2011;27:42630. 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). We report a technique for canthoplasty repair of canthal rounding with the use of illustrative cases. Mild lower-lid laxity or lateral canthal deformity. It is important to elicit particular concerns of each individual patient, and also for the surgeon to identify unrealistic expectations. If canthotomies have not restored vision, spreading bluntly posteriorly into the orbit along the lateral wall to access deep hematomas and release them, may be helpful. I have scar webbing from a previous lower bleph. Another mechanism is direct or indirect injury to the inferior oblique during surgery. Minimizing wound dehiscence involves appropriate suture choice and suture placement. Patients with previously established PACU can still undergo surgery if appropriate safety precautions are followed. Correlation of the vision-related functional impairment associated with blepharoptosis and the impact of blepharoptosis surgery. These should usually be delayed for 3 months or more if possible after the primary procedure to avoid surgical tail chasing. Allowance for asymmetry not to be corrected (such as minor brow height differences) needs to be made. Lateral skin often takes longer to soften and smooth because it is thicker compared to eyelid skin. Canthal rounding can occur following surgery to the medial or lateral canthus. Besides webbing and incisions up to my eye brows I have this sagging in my left eye. L. Guo, H. Bi, C. Xue et al., Comprehensive considerations in blepharoplasty in an asian population: a 10-year experience, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, vol. 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. There was one recurrence of rounding, which was noted at the first post-operative review at 2 weeks following surgery. Dry eye symptoms may worsen if there is a decreased blink after removal of orbicularis muscle. G. W. Jelks and E. B. Jelks, Repair of lower lid deformities, Clinics in Plastic Surgery, vol. Sutureless closure of the upper eyelids in blepharoplasty: use of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate. 106, no. Anticoagulants contribute to continued extravasation of blood into the orbit, while comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes may contribute to compromised vascular integrity. Some surgeons prefer to place a corneal protector in each eye. 125, article 1017, 2010. There were no peri- or post-operative complications. For an upper lid blepharoplasty, skin sutures with 6-0 prolene imbricating levator or pretarsal tissue is preferred. Inadvertent trauma to an extraocular muscle with deep dissection in orbital fat may occur. Clark ML, Kneiber D, Neal D, Etzkorn J, Maher IA. A good understanding of anatomy and careful preoperative counseling of the patient is crucial for success. Patient education and cold avoidance are the primary means of treatment. 21, no. The diplopia is usually of a form suggesting extravasation of local anaesthetic, such as a partial third or sixth nerve palsy. Allergy Asthma Proc 2003; 24:9. 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. In addition to a thorough pre operative assessment and meticulous surgical planning, understanding the etiology of complications is key to prevention. Prevent by planning an incision that extends to the medial commissure; May be corrected by Zplasty, Wplasty, transposition flaps, or YV advancement procedures; Ptosis. 367373, 1972. Note any resistance to passive lid movement. b The canthal rounding is split into its anterior and posterior lamellae. 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. Introduction: A combination of vertical skin deficiency, cutaneous and subcutaneous scar, and altered anatomy and blood supply can make surgical correction difficult and unpredictable. 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. Measurement and precision are key to avoiding overcorrection. d The posterior flap is created. CO2 laser incisions need 7 days to heal, so sutures are removed on day 7 or 8. 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. Freeman EE, Muoz B, Rubin G, West SK. Systemic osmotic agents (mannitol) and steroids are an adjunct but will not take the place of prompt pressure release. Patients must be taught to check their vision one eye at a time. Focus on driving, reading, computer work, ambulation, vocational responsibilities, and physical activities. The assistance of your strabismus-oriented colleagues can be occasionally very helpful if the deficit persists. Clin Plast Surg 1983; 10:321. 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. 1, no. Patients with unrealistic expectations may perceive an operative complication after uncomplicated surgery. Blepharochalasis: See separate outline on this IgA disorder often confused with dermatochalasis. This is particularly important if incisions are made with the CO2 laser. Topical and systemic antibiotics are given due to the open wounds. Primary acquired cold urticaria. The new superior lid margin is left to heal by granulation. The information on RealSelf is intended for educational purposes only. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. Early recognition and aggressive massage will eliminate the majority of cases. Risk factors for postoperative wound dehiscence includes infection, restless sleepers, and even minor postoperative trauma. Antibiotic or steroid/antibiotic ointment may be applied twice a day to sutures and into the eyes at night. However, certain caution should be taken to avoid and manage postoperative ptosis. The addition of epinephrine to local anesthetic solutions prolongs the duration of action of the anesthetic agent and may reduce intraoperative bleeding. All ophthalmologists should feel comfortable treating orbital hemorrhage with canthotomy and cantholysis. Holds, R. L. Anderson, and S. M. Thiese, Lower eyelid retraction: a minimal incision surgical approach to retractor lysis, Ophthalmic Surgery, vol. Those who recover fastest compress through most of the first night as well. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1986; 78:417. 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. Recognizing that orbital haemorrhage with vision loss is a possible although rare complication from blepharoplasty surgery is important. 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. Gentle cautery applied to the orbital fat may contour and replace the remaining fat posteriorly into the orbit, providing needed volume and fullness. Dermatitis: Chronic dermatitis caused by redundant skin is an indication for surgery. Assess degree of lacrimal gland prolapse. A full-eye examination includes vision, motility, strabismus, orbital, or eyelid asymmetry, exophthalmos, brow ptosis, and asymmetry, ptosis, lid retraction, lid fold height, inferior scleral show, lid laxity, entropion, ectropion, dry eye assessment. Plast Reconstr Surg 1978; 61:347. 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. 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. Homeopathic treatments such as Bromelain and Arnica may help to minimize postoperative bruising and swelling. M. T. Edgerton Jr., Causes and prevention of lower lid ectropion following blepharoplasty, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Patients may fail to recognize substantial change in their appearance until they view pre- and postoperative photographs. Asian eyelid includes a pretarsal fat pad and may include more volume in the preaponeurotic fat pads. Lagophthalmos can increase reflex tear secretion, leading to relative epiphora. 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. It has also caused the skin to be stretched down tight onto my nose from the bridge to the incision. 1, pp. Another possible issue is post-operative conjunctival thickening and persistent redness in the operated area. 797802, 1981. 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. 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. The rounding can have a significant component of scar tissue, creating an aesthetic or functional deficit that can be distressing for patients. 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. Lid crease in Asians can be absent, may be nasally tapered, or flat but typically lies lower and flatter than Caucasians. 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. Patients may prefer to retain or change certain features such as relative hollowness or fullness of the upper eyelid sulcus. Incisions should be at least 4 to 5mm above the punctum to avoid the canaliculus. We report a technique for canthoplasty repair of canthal rounding with the use of illustrative cases. This paper presents our experience using the single Z-plasty technique to successfully correct lateral canthal webs. Wound may be repaired electively in 1 to 2 weeks if it does not close on its own. Not only the surgeon but also the patient should be aware of preoperative asymmetry and the potential for minor touch up operations. Cicatricial canthal webs. Please see before/after photo on link below (toward bottom of the website page). Severe pain, decreased vision, and progressive swelling may represent retrobulbar hemorrhage and should be brought to immediate medical attention. The risks are significant and include brief effect, scarring and tissue irregularities, uneven contours, and ptosis and lid retraction. Safety of Periocular Mohs Reconstruction: a Two-Center Retrospective Study. When CO2 laser is used, protective corneal shields are used and laser is always directed away from the globe when cutting. c. Patient 6: Right lateral canthal rounding following tumour reconstructionsingle flap technique. Proptosis, decreased motility, and increased orbital tension, and associated bleeding are the clinical signs to appreciate. I have started massaging the area and wearing silicone strips at night. It is difficult to lower a crease which is too high. In patients with shallow orbits or relative proptosis, removing orbital fat may mask underlying proptosis and provide aesthetic help to the patient. 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. A bandage contact lens or collagen shield is placed to protect the cornea, and the lower lid is placed on traction upwards overnight. Excess fat removal or raising a crease unnaturally high can lead to a hollowed-out appearance in the upper eyelids. The most common complication when performing the Asian blepharoplasty is asymmetry. Prolonged surgery and reoperation with scarred tissue contribute to swelling and ecchymosis. This is because they cause more harm than good. 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. 107, no. 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This is seen as a rounded fold of skin and scar tissue inside the normal canthal angle, causing horizontal shortening of the eyelid aperture. Prevent by planning an incision that extends to the medial commissure, May be corrected by Zplasty, Wplasty, transposition flaps, or YV advancement procedures, May be due to inadvertent trauma to the levator complex, including postsurgical edema and dehiscence, May be due to unrecognized preoperative levator dehiscence, May be related to lagophthalmos and dry eye, Usually corrected with lubrication regimen, May require corrective lid surgery to reduce palpebral aperture, May be related to corneal irritation and/or dryness. 4350, 1985. 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. Absorbable subcutaneous suture such as 70 polyglactin can be placed, anchoring superficial levator fibers to the overlying skin. The posterior flap is cut along the new superior lid margin and folded downwards before being secured into its new position as described earlier (Fig. This is a retrospective case series describing the technique using illustrative cases from across three sites (London [UK], Adelaide [Australia], Sydney [Australia]). Interrupted suture placement can incorporate superficial fibers of levator aponeurosis just above the superior edge of the tarsal plate. Ophthalmic Surg 1990; 21:85. The lateral canthal angle is reformed to an acute configuration [2426]. Very rarely topical or injected steroids can be used, as true keloids of the eyelid skin are rare. Robi N. Maamari, Philip L. Custer, Steven M. Couch, Varajini Joganathan, Bhupendra C. K. Patel, Jonathan H. Norris, Jennifer Danesh, Shoaib Ugradar, Daniel B Rootman, Terence W. Ang, Valerie Juniat, Dinesh Selva, Mostafa M. Diab, Richard C. Allen, Kareem B. Elessawy, Eye This is due to more rapid and wider diffusion of the local anaesthetic agent, affecting other structures such as cranial nerves. im worried that i wont be satisfied with my results if i only get the upper bleph, but im also worried about getting bad scars / webbing with epicanthoplasty. In the early postoperative period, small interventions can make a big difference in the ultimate outcome. While we do connect people with vetted, board-certified doctors, we dont provide medical consultations, diagnosis, or advice. Eyelid sensation after supratarsal lid crease incision. Due to the complexity and intricate nature of eyelid anatomy, complications do exist. Local anaesthetic infiltration in between the anterior and posterior lamella can help hydrodissect the layers prior to surgical separation of the layers. 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. Do I have any good options? Laser resurfacing is utilized where skin shrinkage and rhytid reduction are desired. 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. 3, no. All except one patient reported good surgical outcomes after one procedure. When needed, lid crease fixation method depends on surgeon's preferences and experience (. Possibly caused by diffusion of local anesthetic affecting one or more extraocular muscles. 372376, 1998. 125, no. 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. The patient was given topical steroids by his original surgeon, resulting in untreated intraocular pressure of 45OU. Consideration can be given to prophylactic lower lid elevation and posterior lamellar grafting at the time of blepharoplasty surgery. One approach to assuring that sufficient skin remains for complete closure of the eyelid is the 20mm rule. Removal or preservation of fat and muscle can help achieve these goals. Especially on one side more than the other! Blindness and embolic stroke can occur with accidental intravenous or intra-arterial injection of these materials, particularly near the supraorbital vessels [10, 11]. B. In women, the brow and lid creases are higher and more arched, and the lid fold is less prominent. 2, pp. 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. Valerie Juniat. 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. The patient has severe symptomatic lagophthalmos as well as an unsightly appearance. Moistened gauze may be placed over the closed eyelids. 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. The risk is failure, with reemphasis, doubling, or other scarring of the existing low crease. 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. Aesthet Surg J 2009; 29:87. The surgery involves removing redundant skin, fat, and. Dermatol Surg. 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 (. 1h) then split into its anterior and posterior lamellae as described earlier. Webs abnormal folds of skin can occur in both areas and are referred to as medial and lateral canthal webs. The skin and orbicularis oculi muscle form the anterior layers of the upper eyelid. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1999;15:378. Careful preoperative marking will minimize the incidence of this result and of course many minor degrees of asymmetry will disappear with time. N. Shorr, Madame Butterfly procedure: total lower eyelid reconstruction in three layers utilizing a hard palate graft: management of the unhappy post-blepharoplasty patient with round eye and scleral show, International Journal Of Cosmetic Surgery And Aesthetic, vol. 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). 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. 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. Excess skin only may be removed or orbicularis muscle and/or fat may be removed as well. Patients may usually resume normal activities within 2448 hours after surgery. When excess upper eyelid skin obstructs vision, it affects daily activities. The lid is placed on upward traction to facilitate this process, and an appropriately sized full-thickness graft is contoured to fit the defect after the eyelid is tightened horizontally. Explain and document how daily visual function is affected. The patient will also have asymmetrical pain and decreased vision. Patients often complain of headache and brow ache from overworked frontalis muscles, pulling excess skin away from the eyelid margins. 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. M. Patipa, B. C. K. Patel, W. McLeish, and R. L. Anderson, Use of hard palate grafts for treatment of postsurgical lower eyelid retraction: a technical overview, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma, vol. 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. Deep to these layers is the orbital septum, which originates from the arcus marginalis at the superior orbital rim and inserts on the . Ophthalmology 1999; 106:1705. Prevent and treat with careful preop evaluation and perioperative artificial tears, ointments, punctal plugs, etc. Patients taking aspirin, anticoagulants, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, vitamin E, gingko, and other herbal medications should stop them, if possible, up to 3 weeks preoperatively. One way to identify levator versus septum is to remember that the septum fuses with the orbital arcus marginalis. This area near the nose is called the medial canthus and the same area on the outer eyelids is called the lateral canthus. 4550, 1996. 1% or 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000200,000 units of epinephrine is typically used, sometimes with the addition of hyaluronidase. On examination of the patient, the surgeon must look for ophthalmic and periocular disease by history and a full-eye examination. He said he would try to fix it with skin grafting if I like but, is this very successful? e. Patient 12: Left lateral canthal rounding following blepharoplastysingle flap technique. Most patients only need to take 7 days off work. Postoperative patches and bandages are removed in the recovery room to permit early detection of postoperative bleeding. Upper blepharoplasty with bony anatomical landmarks to avoid injury to trochlea and superior oblique muscle tendon with fat resection. Blepharoplasty is a widely practiced successful operation. The canthal rounding is marked (Fig. 99, no. 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