Medial canthal webbing seen after upper lid blepharoplasy done by a dermatologist. 4, pp. The patient can be instructed in upward massage to keep infection and scarring minimized and alleviate retraction. In the tenth century, Middle Eastern surgeons described removal of excess eyelid skin to improve vision. 438440, 2000. Proptosis, decreased motility, and increased orbital tension, and associated bleeding are the clinical signs to appreciate. Local anaesthetic infiltration in between the anterior and posterior lamella can help hydrodissect the layers prior to surgical separation of the layers. Partial removal of orbicularis over the lateral orbital rim area may provide a small eyebrow elevation. 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. 366368, 1969. 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. Severity of visual field loss and health related quality of life. 1828, 1996. Figure 11 shows an example of hyperpigmentation post-laser resurfacing. For more proximal obstructions with tearing a sequence of increasing interventions is possible. Clinics Plast Surg 1981; 8:797. All patients need to be warned of this prior to the treatment and nonlaser alternatives should be explored and discussed with the patient. Fat pearls, fat injections, dermis fat grafts, and alloplastic injections can be tried. The rhomboid flap is an effective quick and simple technique for medial canthal reconstruction. Wanderer AA, Grandel KE, Wasserman SI, Farr RS. Various compositions of bleaching creams have been published, containing combinations of hydroquinone, glycolic acid, kojic acid, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone. Please see before/after photo on link below (toward bottom of the website page). Millman AL, Williams JD, Romo T, Taggert N. Septal-myocutaneous flap technique for lower lid blepharoplasty. 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. Several surgical techniques to repair canthal rounding have been described previously. My eyes were lovely and i fear Ive ruined them.I think Im a difficult as my eyes were good before and I wanted just a tweak. Eye 36, 564567 (2022). 758760, 1989. 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. 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. Open or closed lateral canthoplasty often performed in conjunction with various facial rejuvenation procedures (Taban, OPRS 2010) (e.g., upper- and/or lower-lid blepharoplasty, midface lift) Contraindications. Want to know what treatments can help me look like I use to look. Laser resurfacing is utilized where skin shrinkage and rhytid reduction are desired. Improvement in subjective visual function and quality of life outcome measures after blepharoptosis surgery. It is rare that true bony decompression either at bedside through the inferomedial floor or more fully in the operating room is required. f The flaps are secured into their new positions. Patient selection and patient satisfaction. C. M. Stephenson and B. Complications of blepharoplasty can be minor or serious. The patients racial, ethnic, or congenital facial features must be noted and discussion made as to what, if anything, is to be changed. The new superior lid margin is left to heal by granulation. How risky is this to correct and when is it safe to do? I have had a lower and upper blepharoplasty about 15 years ago, then I had my uppers done again about 4 years ago, but I had my lowers done again about 1year ago and because I had had them done previous the surgeon insisted on a hammock stitch at the outer corners of my eye, which has caused webbing! It is important to elicit particular concerns of each individual patient, and also for the surgeon to identify unrealistic expectations. Alternatively, removing anterior fat may unmask the underlying proptosis, and care should be exercised. 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. Globe injury can occur with the CO2 laser, with a steel scalpel, or with local anaesthetic injection. 2. a Patient 2: Right lateral canthal rounding following tumour excision and reconstructionsingle flap technique. Ophthalmic Surg 1990; 21:85. Avoid placing the crease too high to prevent the appearance of over-westernization. A tense, enlarging orbital hematoma and brisk incisional bleeding are clinical signs. Multiple repairs may be required for the optimum result to be achieved. If the orbital septum is pulled, the surgeon can feel it tighten when a finger is placed under the brow. 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. Lowering a high lid crease has a lower success rate. 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. 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. These are investigated and followed in the normal fashion for such conditions. Persistent diplopia beyond the first day will often resolve with eye movement or fusion exercises, if there is no gross deficit. The authors declare no competing interests. Therefore, it is critical to release the septum from these deeper tissues. Restoring palpebral fissure shape after previous lower blepharoplasty. Care is taken to avoid the levator palpebrae superioris complex which lies just posterior to the preaponeurotic fat pad. Adams J, Murray R. The general approach to the difficult patient. R. L. Anderson and D. D. Gordy, The tarsal strip procedure, Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. The patient was given topical steroids by his original surgeon, resulting in untreated intraocular pressure of 45OU. 2, pp. 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. Massry GG. We report a new technique for canthoplasty repair of canthal rounding with the use of illustrative cases. Body dysmorphic disorder. I have started massaging the area and wearing silicone strips at night. Establishing a good patient-surgeon bond preoperatively is essential to managing any real or perceived surgical complication that may occur. Im losing faith in him though and am looking elsewhere for revision. such as yours can be softened with a z-plasty in the crease itself. Topical and systemic antibiotics are given due to the open wounds. Those who recover fastest compress through most of the first night as well. An unsightly complication following blepharoplasty is webbing of the tissue at the medial or lateral canthus. Laser resurfacing itself carries a risk of hypopigmentation (very rare in the eyelid skin) and hyperpigmentation. Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative, Eye (Eye) A bandage contact lens or collagen shield is placed to protect the cornea, and the lower lid is placed on traction upwards overnight. Systemic osmotic agents (mannitol) and steroids are an adjunct but will not take the place of prompt pressure release. Patients may prefer to retain or change certain features such as relative hollowness or fullness of the upper eyelid sulcus. Asian eyelid includes a pretarsal fat pad and may include more volume in the preaponeurotic fat pads. 4, pp. Canthal rounding can cause cosmetic or functional deficit with visual obstruction on lateral gaze. The lateral canthal angle is reformed to an acute configuration [2426]. Cicatricial canthal webs. If skin shortage is evident however, full-thickness skin grafting may be needed. c The anterior flap is created and folded into its new position. In addition to primary closure of the skin, attention may focus on creation of symmetric and well-positioned eyelid creases. Publishers note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. If early cicatrix formation is detected, local nondepot steroid injection can occasionally eliminate the need for more involved surgery. C. D. McCord Jr., The correction of lower lid malposition following lower lid blepharoplasty, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Identifying patients with body dysmorphic syndrome, dysmorphophobia, or narcissistic behavior helps screen for those who may not be appropriate candidates for surgery. 1f). Institutional Review Board/Ethics Committee approval was obtained. Up and down gaze photographs document levator excursion. Is this resolvable? 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. Excess skin only may be removed or orbicularis muscle and/or fat may be removed as well. Battu VK, Meyer DR, Wobig JL. 11, pp. Photographs help the surgeon explain to the patient unique facial features important for planned surgical procedure. Patients with vitiligo may have an increased risk of hypopigmentation. 107, no. Primary acquired cold urticaria. 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 The most common result which will be noted by the patient is lid crease asymmetry. C. R. Leone and J. V. Van Gemert, Lower lid reconstruction using tarsoconjunctival grafts and bipedicle skin-muscle flap, Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. The previous scar is opened up, internal adhesions are widely released (and perfect hemostasis obtained). 2, pp. 29, no. Any concomitant rise in intraocular pressure is secondary and treating it will not affect outcome. Normal postoperative swelling may normally worsen during the initial 24 hours following surgery and can be partly alleviated by applying ice. 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. Another outcome noted by patients is asymmetry of lateral hooding reduction. Many surgeons apply a cold compress while the patient is in the recovery area. Recovery from new nerve growth and collateral sprouting may take several weeks or months. e. Patient 12: Left lateral canthal rounding following blepharoplastysingle flap technique. 21, no. While we do connect people with vetted, board-certified doctors, we dont provide medical consultations, diagnosis, or advice. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. After marking is complete and before injection of local anesthetic, the lack of skin elasticity may make the marks look irregular and malpositioned. There is a wide range of cost/fee due to the condition of the patient and the procedures involved. Arch Ophthalmol 1999; 117:907. Moistened gauze may be placed over the closed eyelids. 1, pp. Incidence of postblepharoplasty orbital hemorrhage and associated visual loss. This paper presents our experience using the single Z-plasty technique to successfully correct lateral canthal webs. Copyright 2012 James Oestreicher and Sonul Mehta. 2, pp. How do you handle them? 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. It is important to tailor the incision upwards at the lateral extent or the hooding will persist. Mild inner webbing too. This fast and predictable approach avoids opening the anterior wound and also avoids overcorrection and scar abnormalities. 2005; 21:327. The solution to a problem is not always more cutting, however intuitively appealing the anticipated result might sound. Patients with unrealistic expectations may perceive an operative complication after uncomplicated surgery. The patient had symptomatic exposure keratitis despite copious lubrication and taping the eyelids closed at night. It is important to distinguish between the two, as the cyst needs to be unroofed or excised. Treatment includes vitamin E cream, massage, and topical or injected corticosteroids. 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. Another mechanism is direct or indirect injury to the inferior oblique during surgery. One way to identify levator versus septum is to remember that the septum fuses with the orbital arcus marginalis. 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. Brown, The use of tarsus as a free autogenous graft in eyelid surgery, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. 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. 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. He had severe chemosis and discomfort due to significant lagophthalmos. Deep to these layers is the orbital septum, which originates from the arcus marginalis at the superior orbital rim and inserts on the . 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. 106, no. 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. CO2 skin resurfacing is useful to address skin redundancy and festoons (in patients with appropriate skin types). Injury to the inferior oblique or less commonly other extraocular muscles, is rare. Interrupted sutures are used to reapproximate the wound edges. Very rarely topical or injected steroids can be used, as true keloids of the eyelid skin are rare. 2020;46:5214. Other conditions such as ptosis, brow ptosis, entropion, ectropion, or eyelid retraction may also need to be corrected at the time a blepharoplasty is performed to ensure the best functional and aesthetic result. Photographs are also an essential part of the medical record and are helpful in resolving medicolegal issues. Unrealistic expectations include those patients who desire no upper lid fold at all, operated patients (who already look over corrected) desiring further improvement, patients who plan to return to their high demand occupation the day after surgery or those who book travel within the first week of surgery. Antiglaucoma medications or anterior chamber drainage are treatments aimed at central retinal artery occlusion, not orbital hemorrhage. Pronounced or prolonged erythema is relatively uncommon and can be treated with topical 1% hydrocortisone cream or intense pulsed light treatments. Median follow up was 12 months (range: 1.548). 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 (. Postlaser-resurfacing erythema is universal and expected. Interrupted suture placement can incorporate superficial fibers of levator aponeurosis just above the superior edge of the tarsal plate. Acute orbital hemorrhage requires prompt intervention. Another possible issue is post-operative conjunctival thickening and persistent redness in the operated area. The amount of lagophthalmos must be such that lower lid elevation would eliminate it. 372376, 1998. 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. This skin incision height is often quit low, 3 to 5mm depending on the preoperative consultation measurements. Up to 24 hours, cantholysis and pressure release (if the orbit is still tense) and steroid treatment can be utilized. Am J Ophthalmol 1996;121:677. S. J. Pacella and M. A. Codner, Minor complications after blepharoplasty: dry eyes, chemosis, granulomas, ptosis, and scleral show, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. However with skin closure, this scar generally blends well with the normal smile lines in the lateral canthal area. Note the widened aperture but rounding recurrence. volume36,pages 564567 (2022)Cite this article. 12511260, 1997. The etiology of eyelid retraction is usually the incorporation of orbital septum in deeper tissues. Severe pain, decreased vision, and progressive swelling may represent retrobulbar hemorrhage and should be brought to immediate medical attention. The authors favor CO2 laser blepharoplasty with a trans-conjunctival lower lid approach. The lower lid is then tightened if lax or given an upward vector with a minimal Elschnig tarsorrhaphy if not lax. Wound may be repaired electively in 1 to 2 weeks if it does not close on its own. This is because they cause more harm than good. CAS Steroids can be stopped without taper if administered less than 3 days, even at extremely high doses. R. Z. Silkiss and H. I. Baylis, Autogenous fat grafting by injection, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Lazzeri D, Agostini T, Figus M et al: The contribution of Aulus Cornelius Celsus (25 B.C.-50 A.D.) to eyelid surgery. Preoperative preparation may include asking the patient to stop smoking, reduce alcohol intake, and optimize overall general health. Am J Ophthalmol 2007;143:1013. When skin shortage dictates skin graft placement, the technique is similar to that for other forms of cicatricial ectropion. Retroauricular skin is often available and is a good substitute for eyelid skin. B. 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). An aesthetically pleasing eye has an almond shape with superior arc that peaks medially 27 and a slight upward inclination of the lateral canthal angle (positive canthal tilt). 6, pp. Mackley CL. Not only the surgeon but also the patient should be aware of preoperative asymmetry and the potential for minor touch up operations. Head elevation and limiting activity may reduce edema. Yaremchuk MJ. Excess preaponeurotic and/or nasal fat is removed. Plast Reconstr Surg 1978; 61:347. b. Massage and steroid injections can help. Lateral canthal support is used to address the lower eyelid laxity either by . 3, pp. 316320, 1988. It may be necessary to lighten the patients sedation to gain an accurate assessment of lid height, and sitting them upright is also useful. These distal branches of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve are transected during supratarsal eyelid crease incision for blepharoplasty and ptosis repair. Several surgical techniques to repair. It forms a c shape and makes my eyes asymmetrical. The patient will also have asymmetrical pain and decreased vision. Dermatol Surg. 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. Nonlaser-induced postoperative hyperpigmentation can result from hematoma formation and excess sun exposure. Canthoplasty repair for canthal rounding. 122, no. Eyelid sensation after supratarsal lid crease incision. Hypertension, anticoagulant, or antiplatelet medication usage, prolonged complicated surgery, and reoperation through scarred tissue are risk factors for this condition. 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Lid crease in Asians can be absent, may be nasally tapered, or flat but typically lies lower and flatter than Caucasians. Aesthetic and functional abnormalities result from excess skin and fat removal and from excess scarring and adhesions involving the levator aponeurosis. Clinical characteristics of cold-induced systemic reactions in acquired cold urticaria syndromes: recommendations for prevention of this complication and a proposal for a diagnostic classification of cold urticaria. The eyelid crease may be between 412mm above the lash line. Once patients concerns are identified, the surgeon should inquire about cardiac and thyroid disease, hypertension, diabetes, bleeding diathesis, and keloid scar formation. 90, no. J. P. Gunter and F. L. Hackney, A simplified transblepharoplasty subperiosteal cheek lift, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Finally, management of complications is just as important as surgical technique. Clin Plast Surg 1983; 10:321. These can result from skin shortage, middle-lamellar (orbital septum) scarring, and posterior lamellar (retractors and conjunctiva) cicatrisation as seen in Figures 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Risk factors for overcorrection include previous eyelid trauma, dermatological conditions leading to tight skin, and Graves disease. Medial canthal webbing occurs when incisions are carried too medially as seen in Figure 9. When CO2 laser is used, protective corneal shields are used and laser is always directed away from the globe when cutting. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1999;15:378. Blepharoplasty is an operation to modify the contour and configuration of the eyelids in order to restore a more youthful appearance. While we do connect people with vetted, board-certified doctors, we dont provide medical consultations, diagnosis, or advice. 207212, 2008. Ptosis of varying degree is common for patients to experience the day after upper lid blepharoplasty. The subciliary skin muscle flap approach to the fat pads is avoided if at all possible. Another useful technique is to leave the traction suture in beyond one week. Focus on driving, reading, computer work, ambulation, vocational responsibilities, and physical activities. c. Patient 6: Right lateral canthal rounding following tumour reconstructionsingle flap technique. Dermatol Surg 2005; 31:553. For lower eyelid blepharoplasty in Asians, transconjunctival fat removal yields far superior results to an external approach [34]. These techniques are similar to those utilized to treat the eyelid retraction of thyroid eye disease [27]. Assess nasal fat pad and preaponeurotic fat pad protrusion. Remember that the levator aponeurosis is the stage on which the fat removal of upper blepharoplasty is played; and it is natural for early postoperative dysfunction to occasionally be seen. 1c). Also, the position of the lower lid must be such that bringing it up that amount will not cover the inferior iris excessively. Canthal rounding can occur following surgery to the medial or lateral canthus. I had an upper bleph three weeks ago (22 days out). Lowers were performed with transcutaneous approach. An effective emergency contact arrangement needs to be in place so prompt assessment and intervention can be carried out [33]. 2011;27:42630. Canthal rounding can occur following trauma or surgery to the medial or lateral canthus, causing possible aesthetic or functional deficits to patients. This interferes with the tear pump mechanism. This area near the nose is called the medial canthus and the same area on the outer eyelids is called the lateral canthus. It seems my canthoplasty has failed. Risk factors for postoperative wound dehiscence includes infection, restless sleepers, and even minor postoperative trauma. 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. People notice this scar within minutes of meeting me and I am very self-conscious about it. In addition to a thorough pre operative assessment and meticulous surgical planning, understanding the etiology of complications is key to prevention. 3, pp. Internet Explorer). Cautery is applied as needed to achieve hemostasis. Federici TJ, Meyer DR, Lininger LL. Twelve patients have undergone this surgical technique for correction of post-surgical canthal rounding. Extending the marking too far lateral may result in unwanted visible scarring. 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. All ophthalmologists should feel comfortable treating orbital hemorrhage with canthotomy and cantholysis. Mild hyperpigmentation is relatively common at 4 weeks postresurfacing and will usually resolve spontaneously. The erythema lasts an average of 3 months in women but can be covered readily with make up after 8 or 9 days. Our patients reported excellent outcomes post-operatively without any significant scarring. 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]. Jeong S, Lemke BN, Dortzbach RK, et al: The Asian upper eyelid: an anatomical study with comparison to the Caucasian eyelid. It has also caused the skin to be stretched down tight onto my nose from the bridge to the incision. 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