Perilimbal needle manipulation of conjunctival chemosis after cosmetic lower eyelid blepharoplasty

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Mar-Apr;23(2):167-9. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0b013e3180303ee6.

Abstract

We report an effective treatment procedure for postoperative conjunctival chemosis following cosmetic lower eyelid blepharoplasty. A minimally invasive procedure was used to treat three patients who presented with chronic conjunctival chemosis following lower eyelid blepharoplasty. This procedure utilizes local anesthesia and perilimbal manipulation with a 27-gauge needle. Two months following the procedure, reduction of the chemosis was observed in all three patients. Our cases indicate that perilimbal manipulation with a 27-gauge needle is a viable treatment for this surgical complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, Local / methods
  • Blepharoplasty / adverse effects*
  • Conjunctival Diseases / etiology
  • Conjunctival Diseases / surgery*
  • Edema / etiology
  • Edema / surgery*
  • Eyelids / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Needles
  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures*
  • Postoperative Complications*