Complications in Eyelid Surgery

Kaveh Karimnejad; Scott Walen

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2015.12.008

Complications in Eyelid Surgery

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2016 May;24(2):193-203. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2015.12.008.

Authors

Kaveh Karimnejad¹, Scott Walen²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University, 3635 Vista Avenue, 6FDT, St Louis, MO 63110, USA.
² Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University, 3635 Vista Avenue, 6FDT, St Louis, MO 63110, USA. Electronic address: swalen@slu.edu.

PMID: 27105805
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2015.12.008

Abstract

Eyelid surgery consists of challenging reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. Because of the complex anatomy and corresponding vital functions of the upper and lower eyelids, the avoidance of eyelid complications is of vital importance. Complications after eyelid surgery include basic complications (infection, granuloma) and vision-threatening complications. Preoperative history, physical examination, surgical planning, and meticulous surgical technique must be undertaken to prevent complications after eyelid surgery. In addition, patient knowledge, expectations, and motivations must be determined before surgery is performed.

Keywords: Blepharoplasty; Complications; Eyelid; Eyelid reconstruction; Facial plastic surgery; Oculoplastic surgery.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Blepharoplasty / adverse effects*
Blepharoplasty / methods
Blindness / etiology
Eyelids / anatomy & histology
Eyelids / surgery*
Humans
Plastic Surgery Procedures