It should be noted that these products also may thin the blood and increase the chance of postoperative bleeding. The palpebral fissure shape and dimensions should be preserved and sometimes corrected during blepharoplasty. G. W. Jelks and E. B. Jelks, Repair of lower lid deformities, Clinics in Plastic Surgery, vol. Prospective analysis of changes in corneal topography after upper eyelid surgery. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2002; 18:45. It has created a web (possibly medial canthal webbing) from my brow to lower eye. Several surgical techniques exist for addressing canthal rounding, but they are not described in the literature. 219228, 1991. 4350, 1985. The patient can be instructed in upward massage to keep infection and scarring minimized and alleviate retraction. Blink dysfunction is common postblepharoplasty because of postoperative swelling of the eyelid tissues. Can J Ophthalmol 2003; 38:223. Dermatitis: Chronic dermatitis caused by redundant skin is an indication for surgery. Artificial tears may also be recommended. Review of old or family photographs may be helpful in clarifying preferences and objectives. at my consult, the Dr. mentioned that in order to get parallel, i would need to get epicanthoplasty as well but that theres a chance of having visible scarring with epicanthoplasty. Primary acquired cold urticaria. 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. Many older patients do not have tearing with one obstructed canaliculus due to decreased tear production. Temporary sutures may approximate the skin before application of the glue. Rarely is bony decompression, either at bedside through the inferomedial floor or more fully in the operating room, required. 1, pp. Laser resurfacing itself carries a risk of hypopigmentation (very rare in the eyelid skin) and hyperpigmentation. 3, article 3, 1995. 438440, 2000. Clinics Plast Surg 1981; 8:797. Significant medial canthal tendon laxity (see above) The canthal rounding is marked (Fig. Significant lagophthalmos illustrated. Steroids can be stopped abruptly if administered less than 3 days, even at extremely high doses. Plast Reconstr Surg 1971; 47: 246. If persistent, intense pulse light is a useful adjuvant treatment. Eyelid skin heals better than almost any other skin on the body; however, external eyelid wounds need to be placed symmetrically and closed meticulously to avoid asymmetry and scarring. 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]. It is rare that true bony decompression either at bedside through the inferomedial floor or more fully in the operating room is required. Elimination of topical allergy, and occasionally short-term topical steroid use are helpful. 102, no. 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. Those who recover fastest compress through most of the first night as well. 2 were supplied by DS and NJ. Even a moderate amount can be upsetting to the patient who has always been heavy lidded. Emerg Med Clin North Am 1998; 16:689. Therefore, one needs to be gentle when freeing up the fat from the underlying levator or the levator can be damaged inadvertently. Allergy Asthma Proc 2003; 24:9. Lagophthalmos secondary to upper lid overcorrection. If early cicatrix formation is detected, local nondepot steroid injection can occasionally eliminate the need for more involved surgery. The skin then bridges the superomedial hollow of the upper lid in a straight line. Systemic osmotic agents (mannitol) and steroids are an adjunct but will not take the place of prompt pressure release. 4, pp. As the surgeon, it is important to be aware of the potential complications of surgery. 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. 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. 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. Lid crease in Asians can be absent, may be nasally tapered, or flat but typically lies lower and flatter than Caucasians. Information collected for our illustrative cases include patient demographics, diagnosis, complications, outcomes and further treatment. I have scar webbing from a previous lower bleph. Yazici B, etinkaya A, akirli E. Bilobed flap in the reconstruction of inferior and/or lateral periorbital defects. Any concomitant rise in intraocular pressure is secondary and treating it will not affect outcome. (Remember there is an increased rate of dehiscence of the periosteal attachment in these circumstances.) Dermatol Surg 2005; 31:553. Plast Reconstr Surg 2001; 108:2137. Relative . Please see before/after photo on link below (toward bottom of the website page). Another outcome noted by patients is asymmetry of lateral hooding reduction. Federici TJ, Meyer DR, Lininger LL. Surgery can cost all different from street to street, even blocks to blocks in the same city, depending on the surgeon's reputation, skill and experiences. 9, pp. 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. Patients may inadvertently rub their eyes in the hours after surgery when their lids are numb or while sleeping. When preparing for lower lid blepharoplasty, important features to note are the amount of excess skin and the presence of fine rhytids (wrinkles), prolapsed fat (quantity and location), malar bags or festoons, lid laxity, scleral show and pigmentary characteristics. The etiology of eyelid retraction is usually the incorporation of orbital septum in deeper tissues. A slit lamp examination and Schirmers test are necessary in this authors view. Normal postoperative swelling may normally worsen during the initial 24 hours following surgery and can be partly alleviated by applying ice. Old photographs are useful to determine the patients youthful upper eyelid fold configuration. 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. Canthal web revision (Canthoplasty, Revision Canthoplasty) The area where the upper and lower lids meet is called the canthus. People notice this scar within minutes of meeting me and I am very self-conscious about it. 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. When skin shortage dictates skin graft placement, the technique is similar to that for other forms of cicatricial ectropion. Similarly, corneal epithelial breakdown can result in transient pain, foreign body sensation and tearing. http://tabanmd.com/gallery/revisional-eyelid/ Helpful Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology ( 302) Z. Visualized and palpated scar is released aggressively in the postblepharoplasty retraction circumstance, so the lid is freed from attachments to the inferior orbital rim. Depth of excision depends on the preoperative plan. Ophthalmology. The posterior flap is cut along the new inferior lid margin using Westcott spring scissors and folded upwards to create the anterior lamella of the new superior lid margin (Fig. Patients may prefer to retain or change certain features such as relative hollowness or fullness of the upper eyelid sulcus. If deeper scarring requires release, it should be done at the time of skin graft placement. 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. All patients except one reported good surgical outcomes, defined as cosmetically and functionally acceptable result to the patient and surgeon, after one procedure. 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. Lateral canthal support is used to address the lower eyelid laxity either by . The surgery involves removing redundant skin, fat, and muscle. 107, no. 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. Assess degree of lacrimal gland prolapse. Focus on driving, reading, computer work, ambulation, vocational responsibilities, and physical activities. The patient had symptomatic exposure keratitis despite copious lubrication and taping the eyelids closed at night. The lid should be kept on upward traction 1 to 7 days with a frost suture to the lateral eyebrow [28, 29]. Excess preaponeurotic and/or nasal fat is removed. Tension in the levator complex and orbital septum may also result in eyelid retraction. The amount of lagophthalmos must be such that lower lid elevation would eliminate it. Proper repair is an art in itself. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2007; 48:4445. 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. Visual field is repeated with the eyelids taped up. The patient has severe symptomatic lagophthalmos as well as an unsightly appearance. Medial canthal webbing. Inadvertent injury to the lacrimal system should be avoided in upper blepharoplasty by limiting incision medially. The skin incision should still be kept low, perhaps at 5 to 6mm at the most. Often lateral where there is increased vertical tension. 3, no. If a definite levator laceration is observed, it should be repaired if it is causing ptosis. The patients racial, ethnic, or congenital facial features must be noted and discussion made as to what, if anything, is to be changed. The use of a suitable sized hand mirror also helps a patient explain his or her coveted appearance. 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. Prolonged surgery and reoperation with scarred tissue contribute to swelling and ecchymosis. 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. Copyright 2012 James Oestreicher and Sonul Mehta. If the nasal fat pad fat is to be removed, care is taken to cauterize or avoid medial palpebral vessels which course over the medial fat pad. An allergist should guide the workup and management of this condition. Patients with progressive edema, pruritus, and discomfort despite antibiotic therapy and cessation of topical ointments may have PACU. The assistance of your strabismus-oriented colleagues can be occasionally very helpful if the deficit persists. 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. Frequency of cold compresses is decreased as the effectiveness of this therapy lessens. 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). This can improve lagophthalmos without visible external incisions or the risk of induced ptosis or unsightly skin grafts when used. Photographs of frontal plane and oblique view. The most common result which will be noted by the patient is lid crease asymmetry. J. P. Gunter and F. L. Hackney, A simplified transblepharoplasty subperiosteal cheek lift, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. 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