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Blindness after cosmetic blepharoplasty: case report

Cegueira após blefaroplastia estética: relato de caso

Blepharoplasty is one of the most commonly performed surgeries for rejuvenation of the periorbital region. We present a case of unilateral permanent visual loss following a bilateral lower lid cosmetic blepharoplasty with fat removal. The etiology of retrobulbar hemorrhage following blepharoplasty, treatment, and recommendations to reduce the chance of this rare but serious complication are discussed.

Blindness; Blepharoplasty; Retrobulbar hemorrhage; Postoperative care; Adipose tissue; Surgery; Surgery; Case reports


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