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Necrotising cellulitis occurring after cosmetic blepharoplasty: A case report
Rhyme Timoumi1, Laura Moyal1, Jean-Philippe Nordmann1
1Centre Hospitalier National des Quinze Vingts, Sorbonne University, 28 rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris, France.
JPRAS Open
|November 7, 2024
Summary
Necrotizing cellulitis is a rare complication following blepharoplasty surgery. This case highlights a unique instance caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis, differing from previously reported Streptococcus pyogenes infections.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Plastic Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Periorbital necrotizing cellulitis is an uncommon fasciitis complication.
- Cosmetic blepharoplasty can exceptionally lead to this condition.

