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Lipoplasty and blindness.

Simon Fredricks

    Aesthetic Surgery Journal
    |April 3, 2009
    PubMed
    Summary

    Blindness is a rare but devastating complication following lipoplasty (body contouring surgery). This report highlights two cases of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, emphasizing the need for plastic surgeons to be aware of this risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Plastic Surgery
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Lipoplasty is generally considered safe when performed by specialists.
    • Blindness is not a commonly reported complication in plastic surgery literature regarding lipoplasty.
    • Previous reports of blindness after lipoplasty appeared in neurological journals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize two cases of blindness following lipoplasty.
    • To discuss the implications of this rare complication for plastic surgeons.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of two previously reported cases of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.
    • Analysis of the association between lipoplasty and subsequent blindness.

    Main Results:

    • Two patients experienced blindness after undergoing lipoplasty.
    • The blindness was attributed to anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.
    • This complication, though rare, is severe.

    Conclusions:

    • Plastic surgeons must be aware of the potential for blindness as a complication of lipoplasty.
    • This emphasizes the importance of understanding neurological risks associated with cosmetic procedures.

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