Medial canthal webbing occurs when incisions are carried too medially as seen in Figure 9. The patient had symptomatic exposure keratitis despite copious lubrication and taping the eyelids closed at night. M. J. Hawes and G. A. Jamell, Complications of tarsoconjunctival grafts, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. 604606, 1989. g Lateral canthopexy. It has also caused the skin to be stretched down tight onto my nose from the bridge to the incision. Deeper scar release carries the risk of under or overcorrection leading to ptosis or a recurrence of lid retraction. There were no peri- or post-operative complications. The patient can be instructed in upward massage to keep infection and scarring minimized and alleviate retraction. Copyright 2012 James Oestreicher and Sonul Mehta. Blindness following blepharoplasty: two case reports, and a discussion of management. The skin and orbicularis oculi muscle form the anterior layers of the upper eyelid. You are using a browser version with limited support for CSS. Rapid release of orbital pressure by opening the wound, releasing the lid with a lateral canthotomy with inferior and/or superior cantholysis, is most important. The wound may be left open or closed loosely. The incidence is estimated to be 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 25,000 [32]. Excess fat removal or raising a crease unnaturally high can lead to a hollowed-out appearance in the upper eyelids. Laser resurfacing is utilized where skin shrinkage and rhytid reduction are desired. Mild lower-lid laxity or lateral canthal deformity. Patient selection and patient satisfaction. f The flaps are secured into their new positions. Am J Ophthalmol 1996;121:677. Answer: Inner eyelid webbing scar after blepharoplasty Hi. This interferes with the tear pump mechanism. To avoid this, use a Q-tip backstop immediately behind the fat incision made by the CO2 laser. There were five men and seven women. 1h) then split into its anterior and posterior lamellae as described earlier. d The posterior flap is created. Elimination of topical allergy, and occasionally short-term topical steroid use are helpful. Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative, Eye (Eye) One possible issue is that tissue stretching may occur over time, leading to rounding recurrence. The swelling can also cause the puncta to turn inwards or evert by swelling or tissue contraction caused by incision lines or laser resurfacing, which also causes epiphora. 102, no. Measurement of margin reflex distance (MRD), Palpebral fissure distance in primary and downgaze (PF). Minimizing wound dehiscence involves appropriate suture choice and suture placement. Occasionally, incision lines may look hypertrophied, particularly in keloid-forming patients. Patients typically are seen after blepharoplasty surgery or trauma with both cosmetic and functional (visual-field obstruction in lateral gaze) deficits. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2004; 20:426. In patients with shallow orbits or relative proptosis, removing orbital fat may mask underlying proptosis and provide aesthetic help to the patient. May be due to inadvertent trauma to the levator complex, including postsurgical edema and . Artificial tears may also be recommended. If skin shortage is evident however, full-thickness skin grafting may be needed. Explain and document how daily visual function is affected. Allergy Asthma Proc 2003; 24:9. 20, no. The patient will also have asymmetrical pain and decreased vision. 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! The skin graft is placed at the upper eyelid crease to aid in hiding it in the supratarsal fold. The lid should be kept on upward traction 1 to 7 days with a frost suture to the lateral eyebrow [28, 29]. Systemic osmotic agents and corticosteroids may be given but do not take the place of prompt pressure release. Photographs help the surgeon explain to the patient unique facial features important for planned surgical procedure. Safety of Periocular Mohs Reconstruction: a Two-Center Retrospective Study. 1, pp. 10391046, 1983. Google Scholar. Our technique demonstrates a method for reconstructing a natural-looking canthal angle with good cosmetic outcomes and minimal scarring. Tenzel RR: Complications of blepharoplasty. What complications can come from a blepharoplasty? Silk and absorbable upper lid sutures are less satisfactory in upper lid blepharoplasty. 125, article 1017, 2010. In Caucasians, the orbital septum attaches to the levator aponeurosis at or slightly above the superior tarsal border or over the anterior surface of the tarsus. 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. In addition, supporting structures such as canthal tendons are tightened. The previous scar is opened up, internal adhesions are widely released (and perfect hemostasis obtained). When needed, lid crease fixation method depends on surgeon's preferences and experience (. Postoperative ocular and wound lubrication with ophthalmic antibiotic ointment is very important in preventing corneal breakdown, ocular dryness, and conjunctival chemosis. 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. If essential, a lower incision is made and fat is teased forward between the skin and levator to prevent readhesion of these structures. Twelve patients with post-surgical canthal rounding were included. 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. Brown, The use of tarsus as a free autogenous graft in eyelid surgery, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. 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. 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). Discomfort and edema are expected after surgery and are usually adequately managed with acetaminophen. a The new eyelid margin is marked (dotted line). I am 13 days post op. Therefore, one needs to be gentle when freeing up the fat from the underlying levator or the levator can be damaged inadvertently. McKean-Cowdin R, Varma R, Wu J, et al. For an upper lid blepharoplasty, ending the incision just lateral to the punctum avoids medial canthal webbing as well as lacrimal system injury. T. R. Hester, The trans-blepharoplasty approach to lower lid and midfacial rejuvenation revisted: the role and technique of canthoplasty, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, vol. Excess preaponeurotic and/or nasal fat is removed. 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]. Goldberg RA, Marmor MF, Shorr N, Christenbury JD. Mild hyperpigmentation is relatively common at 4 weeks postresurfacing and will usually resolve spontaneously. 1, no. C. M. Stephenson and B. Eye 36, 564567 (2022). 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. Some surgeons prefer to place a corneal protector in each eye. 281288, 2002. 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. 438440, 2000. Perin LF, Helene A, Fraga MF. The patient has severe symptomatic lagophthalmos as well as an unsightly appearance. 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. 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. You may want to consult with a very experienced plastic surgeon who will have your best interest in mind. Lower eyelid skin excision or laser resurfacing (or neither) is another key decision. When skin shortage dictates skin graft placement, the technique is similar to that for other forms of cicatricial ectropion. Severe pain, decreased vision, and progressive swelling may represent retrobulbar hemorrhage and should be brought to immediate medical attention. A total of 20mm of skin should remain when measured vertically between the lower margin of the central eyebrow and the margin of the central eyelashes. READ MORE In the initial assessment, patients are encouraged to voice their desires and concerns regarding the aesthetic appearance and functional features of their eyelids. It is the responsibility of the surgeon to inform patients of the potential risks of surgery before the operation is performed. Involvement of an internist or hospitalist is helpful in managing fluid shifts caused by these osmotic agents. 21962208, 1998. Orbital hematoma, ectropion, and scleral show. 107, no. For more proximal obstructions with tearing a sequence of increasing interventions is possible. Antiglaucoma medications or anterior chamber drainage are treatments aimed at central retinal artery occlusion, not orbital hemorrhage. 1% or 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000200,000 units of epinephrine is typically used, sometimes with the addition of hyaluronidase. 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. Understanding the differences in anatomy in the occidental and oriental eyelid is essential when performing blepharoplasty surgery in this population. The authors favor CO2 laser blepharoplasty with a trans-conjunctival lower lid approach. Patients with vitiligo may have an increased risk of hypopigmentation. J. P. Gunter and F. L. Hackney, A simplified transblepharoplasty subperiosteal cheek lift, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-021-01497-y, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-021-01497-y. Sutureless closure of the upper eyelids in blepharoplasty: use of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. Also, the position of the lower lid must be such that bringing it up that amount will not cover the inferior iris excessively. Pure skin lack can be remedied by a full thickness skin graft. In more severe cases, the rounding can cause functional deficit with visual obstruction on lateral gaze. R. D. Anderson and M. W. Lo, Endoscopic malar/midface suspension procedure, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Inadvertent trauma to an extraocular muscle with deep dissection in orbital fat may occur. 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. 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. Early recognition and aggressive massage will eliminate the majority of cases. 5155, 1996. This is a retrospective case series describing the technique using illustrative cases from across three sites (London [UK], Adelaide [Australia], Sydney [Australia]). Upper eyelid spacer grafts such as sclera or tarsus are best avoided, as they are unnecessary and can be unsightly and palpable to the patient. 4, pp. However, because of the complex structure and function of the eyelids, the potential for complications does exist. such as yours can be softened with a z-plasty in the crease itself. However, another approach to management to postoperative ptosis is to wait the 3 months and then perform a posterior Fasanella-Servat procedure. Photographs of frontal plane and oblique view. In the tenth century, Middle Eastern surgeons described removal of excess eyelid skin to improve vision. Black EH, Gladstone GJ, Nesi FA. Up and down gaze photographs document levator excursion. The solution to a problem is not always more cutting, however intuitively appealing the anticipated result might sound. Absorbable sutures vary in rate of absorption and degree of inflammation often they are removed as well. The amount of lagophthalmos must be such that lower lid elevation would eliminate it. ISSN 1476-5454 (online) Millman AL, Williams JD, Romo T, Taggert N. Septal-myocutaneous flap technique for lower lid blepharoplasty. 5, pp. Degree of swelling is related to surgical factors such as ecchymosis, cauterization, tissue manipulation, and patient response to surgery. This is seen as a rounded fold of skin and scar tissue inside the normal canthal angle, causing horizontal shortening of the eyelid aperture. Am J Ophthalmol 2007;143:1013. 122, no. d. Patient 9: Left lateral canthal rounding following blepharoplastydouble flap technique (right side not shown). c. Patient 6: Right lateral canthal rounding following tumour reconstructionsingle flap technique. Absorbable upper lid sutures either in the skin or buried, have a risk of tissue reaction or dehiscence. Incisions should be at least 4 to 5mm above the punctum to avoid the canaliculus. Fronto-ethmoidal external approaches and more rarely external DCR and blepharoplasty represent the commonest iatrogenic causes of medial canthal webbing. The perceived gravity of a given complication may differ between the patient and the surgeon [1, 3]. Ptosis of varying degree is common for patients to experience the day after upper lid blepharoplasty. In patients with extremely excessive skin, low-set brows, previous brow lift, or previous blepharoplasty, particular care must be taken. Blood supply to critical structures including the optic nerve become compromised. Webs abnormal folds of skin can occur in both areas and are referred to as medial and lateral canthal webs. Inadvertent injury to the lacrimal system should be avoided in upper blepharoplasty by limiting incision medially. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. Proper repair is an art in itself. Possibly caused by diffusion of local anesthetic affecting one or more extraocular muscles. Orbit 2012; 31:162. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, Chelsea and Westminster NHS trust, London, UK, You can also search for this author in If there is insufficient tissue to create both anterior and posterior flaps, for example in smaller areas of canthal rounding with less conjunctiva available, a modification to the above method to create a single flap can be used instead (DS). Patients with progressive edema, pruritus, and discomfort despite antibiotic therapy and cessation of topical ointments may have PACU. 81, no. M. Ferri and J. H. Oestreicher, Treatment of post-blepharoplasty lower lid retraction by free tarsoconjunctival grafting, Orbit, vol. If deeper scarring requires release, it should be done at the time of skin graft placement. He had severe chemosis and discomfort due to significant lagophthalmos. 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. Fortunately, diplopia after blepharoplasty is extremely rare but is still a known complication. 21, no. h Flap is marked. 20292041, 1999. Measurement and precision are key to avoiding overcorrection. I had an upper eyelid surgery six months ago and it has been a disaster. 1a). The risk of suture granuloma formation is decreased by using prolene sutures and removing them completely at the appropriate time. Similarly, if the patient is asked to look up, the orbital septum will not move when grasped but the levator will. May be due to incision extended too far medially. 1828, 1996. Aspirin products: Ecotrin, Fiorinal, Percodan, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: ibuprofen, naproxen, piroxicam, Nutritional supplements: fish oil, vitamin E, gingko biloba, ginseng. Severity of visual field loss and health related quality of life. Pers Soc Psychol Bull 2003; 29:885. 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. Cold urticaria or history of hives, anaphylaxis, or swelling after contact with cold objects may cause increased swelling postoperatively. For an upper lid blepharoplasty, skin sutures with 6-0 prolene imbricating levator or pretarsal tissue is preferred. I am devastated. Skin lying on the eyelashes produces discomfort independent of obstructed visual axis. http://tabanmd.com/gallery/revisional-eyelid/. Upper blepharoplasty can yield significant functional and aesthetic benefits for patients. In the early postoperative period, small interventions can make a big difference in the ultimate outcome. The canthal rounding is marked (Fig. In equivocal cases, a posterior lamellar graft can be tried first, and the patient warned that a following procedure with a skin graft may be necessary. One of the signs of imminent damage to the muscle is excess bleeding. Men seem to have ruddier skin, and the erythema last 60% as long on average. This area near the nose is called the medial canthus and the same area on the outer eyelids is called the lateral canthus. It also includes deciding which technique to perform (steel blade versus CO2 laser, transconjunctival versus external approach to lower blepharoplasty). I feel too much skin was taken medially and not enough at the outer side. 2003;111:44150. You have full access to this article via your institution. Graves disease: Heaviness of upper lids associated with proptosis may be indication, but disease specific concerns that require special caution include, Dryness related to lacrimal gland inflammation, Exacerbated appearance of proptosis with reduced hooding, Chronic postoperative inflammation related to primary disease, Emotional vulnerability related to thyroidopathy. Heinze JB, Hueston JT. J. H. Oestreicher, N. K. Pang, and W. Liao, Treatment of lower eyelid retraction by retractor release and posterior lamellar grafting: an analysis of 659 eyelids in 400 patients, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Incidence of postblepharoplasty orbital hemorrhage and associated visual loss. The median age was 65.5 years (range: 2688). Patients with unrealistic expectations may perceive an operative complication after uncomplicated surgery. 6, pp. Thank you. Dry eye symptoms may worsen if there is a decreased blink after removal of orbicularis muscle. 797802, 1981. In the meantime, to ensure continued support, we are displaying the site without styles The patient demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomes are summarised in Table1. Canthal rounding can occur following trauma or surgery to the medial or lateral canthus, causing possible aesthetic or functional deficits to patients. Consult with a doctor virtually or in person. Persistent diplopia beyond the first day will often resolve with eye movement or fusion exercises, if there is no gross deficit. 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. The skin then bridges the superomedial hollow of the upper lid in a straight line. Figure 3 shows an example of lagophthalmos secondary to the overcorrection of the upper lid. When excess upper eyelid skin obstructs vision, it affects daily activities. The surgical technique was developed by one of the senior authors (NJ). Google Scholar. Correspondence to CT scanning the orbits is important, but only after treatment has been carried out. Prompt decompression of the orbit alone can restore vision. 710, 2010. Midfacial lifting is beyond the scope of this monograph [30, 31]. The surgeon must know his or her patients anatomy and distinguish septum from levator. G. J. Leilli and R. D. Lieman, Blepharoplasty complications, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. Many surgeons apply a cold compress while the patient is in the recovery area. The experienced surgeon who is certain that the levator muscle and aponeurosis was identified and preserved during surgery will not be alarmed. The laser must always be directed away from the globe even through eye shields are in place. 4350, 1985. Blink dysfunction is common postblepharoplasty because of postoperative swelling of the eyelid tissues. 103, no. In darker-skinned patients at risk for reactive posttreatment hyperpigmentation, pre and posttreatment with topical Retin-A and bleaching creams can be utilized. 1b). Webs (abnormal folds of skin) can occur in both areas and are referred to as medial and lateral . Federici TJ, Meyer DR, Lininger LL. R. A. Ersek, Transplantation of purified autologous fat: a 3-year follow-up is disappointing, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, vol. The commonest form is caused when local anaesthetic is supplemented intraoperatively by direct fat injection once the conjunctiva (lower lid) or skin (upper lid) is open. Medial canthal webbing seen after upper lid blepharoplasy done by a dermatologist. Great care is taken to point the needle away from the globe, to avoid inadvertent penetration with sudden patient movement. 372376, 1998. However, this was not encountered in our patient group. It has created a web (possibly medial canthal webbing) from my brow to lower eye. 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. Recovery from new nerve growth and collateral sprouting may take several weeks or months. Lagophthalmos due to internal scarring requires surgical exploration and lysis of the scar tissue. Improvement in subjective visual function and quality of life outcome measures after blepharoptosis surgery. 21922196, 1979. The tissue to be excised is grasped with a forceps and meticulously dissected along the intended plane. A test spot can be offered the patient although a good result with the test spot is not a guarantee of subsequent good results. 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. Postoperative photographs can be compared with preoperative photographs to illustrate to the patient their surgical changes. Pronounced or prolonged erythema is relatively uncommon and can be treated with topical 1% hydrocortisone cream or intense pulsed light treatments. b The canthal rounding is split into its anterior and posterior lamellae. It is rare that true bony decompression either at bedside through the inferomedial floor or more fully in the operating room is required. In the face of frank orbital hemorrhage with proptosis, a frozen globe, and vision loss, bold measures are called for. The addition of epinephrine to local anesthetic solutions prolongs the duration of action of the anesthetic agent and may reduce intraoperative bleeding. 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. Canthal rounding can be cosmetically-unacceptable to patients. 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