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Trichiasis after blepharopigmentation: case report

Blepharopigmentation is a procedure used to create a permanent eyeliner to replace the daily application of cosmetic lash line enhancement. Few studies show ocular and lid complications of blepharopigmentation. The present paper describes 3 cases of trichiasis related to this procedure. The authors discuss the probable pathophysiology and comment the treatment of the cases.

Eyelids diseases; Pigmentation; Skin pigmentation; Tattoing; Light coagulation; Argoniun; Blepharoplasty


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