Reducing Periorbital Edema and Ecchymosis after Rhinoplasty: Literature Review and Personal Approach

Abel-Jan Tasman

doi:10.1055/s-0037-1617444

Reducing Periorbital Edema and Ecchymosis after Rhinoplasty: Literature Review and Personal Approach

Facial Plast Surg. 2018 Feb;34(1):14-21. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1617444. Epub 2018 Feb 6.

Author

Abel-Jan Tasman¹

Affiliation

¹ Division of Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland.

PMID: 29409099
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1617444

Abstract

Postoperative periorbital edema and ecchymosis are most bothersome to rhinoplasty patients. The degree of swelling and bruising is influenced by several factors, and numerous prophylactic and therapeutic measures have been described in the literature. This article reviews the current literature and concludes with the author's suggestions on how to best minimize postoperative periorbital edema and ecchymosis.

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Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
Anticoagulants / administration & dosage
Ecchymosis / etiology
Ecchymosis / prevention & control*
Edema / etiology
Edema / prevention & control*
Eye Pain / etiology
Eye Pain / prevention & control
Female
Humans
Hypothermia, Induced / methods
Lidocaine / administration & dosage
Male
Perioperative Care / methods
Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
Prognosis
Rhinoplasty / adverse effects*
Rhinoplasty / methods
Risk Assessment
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Anticoagulants
Lidocaine