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Preseptal cellulitis associated with cosmetic eyelash lifting procedure
Mehmet Serhat Mangan1, Serhat Imamoglu1
1Division of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Sadik Eratik Eye Institute, Istanbul, Turkey.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
|April 8, 2021
Summary
Cosmetic eyelash lifting, a popular beauty treatment, can rarely lead to preseptal cellulitis (infection of the eyelid). Prompt treatment with antibiotics is effective for this rare complication.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
- Cosmetic Procedures
Background:
- Periocular cosmetic procedures are increasingly popular.
- Cosmetic eyelash lifting is a novel and trending technique.
- No prior literature documented complications from eyelash lifting.
Observation:
- A 55-year-old woman presented with bilateral eyelid swelling and redness 2 days post-eyelash lifting.
- Clinical examination revealed eyelid edema, hyperemia, conjunctival hyperemia, chemosis, and mucopurulent discharge.
- Diagnosis of preseptal cellulitis was confirmed via clinical evaluation, lab tests, and imaging.
Findings:
- The patient was treated with systemic and topical antibiotics.
- Resolution of preseptal cellulitis signs occurred within one week.
Implications:
- Cosmetic eyelash lifting is an infrequent cause of preseptal cellulitis.
- Pre-procedure screening for blepharitis or meibomitis is crucial.
- Maintaining strict eyelid hygiene and sterilization during the procedure is essential to prevent complications.
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