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Implications of Long-Term Double Eyelid Tape Use
Kai Yang1, Xiancheng Wang2, Yang Sun1
1Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|October 21, 2024
Summary
Prolonged use of double eyelid tape (DET) can lead to eyelid laxity and shape changes, potentially complicating future eyelid surgeries. This study highlights the risks associated with cosmetic eyelid tape usage.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
Background:
- Double eyelid tapes (DET) are widely used for aesthetic purposes.
- Concerns exist regarding the long-term effects of DET on eyelid anatomy and surgical outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of double eyelid tape usage on eyelid structure and function.
- To assess the complications and outcomes associated with DET use and subsequent blepharoplasty.
Main Methods:
- A survey of 267 outpatients assessed DET usage.
- Eyelid laxity was measured using lid pull tests.
- Histological analysis of excised eyelid tissue examined collagen and elastic fibers in DET users versus non-users.
Main Results:
- Nearly half of participants used DET for 1-2 years, with high rates of discomfort and permanent eyelid shape change.
- DET users experienced significantly more complications, including asymmetry and hypertrophic scars.
- Histological analysis showed increased collagen levels and altered skin structure in DET users.
Conclusions:
- Prolonged double eyelid tape use may cause eyelid laxity and structural changes.
- DET usage can negatively impact ocular health and complicate blepharoplasty outcomes.
