Transient Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation Following Eyelid Surgery
Joel M. Gutovitz,
Guy Ben-Simon,
Ella Egozi
et al.
Abstract:Purpose:
Our aim was to describe a rare mild complication of eyelid surgery presenting as transient hyperpigmentation along the suture lines.
Methods:
A retrospective case series of 6 patients experiencing transient hyperpigmentation following eyelid surgery. Each patient underwent either blepharoplasty alone or blepharoplasty with ptosis repair utilizing Müller muscle conjunctival resection. Data including surgery type, hyperpigmentation laterality and… Show more
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