Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg · May 2008
Case ReportsSubconjunctival injection of tetracycline 2% for chronic bulbar chemosis after transcutaneous four-eyelid blepharoplasty.
A 51-year-old white woman had an 18-month history of unilateral chronic bulbar chemosis after 4-eyelid cosmetic blepharoplasty. Tetracycline 2% was injected subconjunctivally in the area of the chemosis. After 2 injections over a period of 6 months, the chemosis resolved completely. ⋯ He had never had blepharoplasty. Two injections with tetracycline 2% within an interval of 6 months were given. At final follow-up 4 years later, mild residual chemosis was present.