Association between the COVID-19 pandemic and granuloma formation following lower blepharoplasty
We observed an increased odds of post-operative granuloma formation following lower blepharoplasty during the COVID-19 pandemic period. This signal may guide future surgical approaches to reduce post-operative granuloma such as utilizing intraoperative steroid injection and limiting fat manipulation. Further scientific investigation is warranted to evaluate etiology and avoidance.
Authors
- Samantha D Butterfield (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3317-8409)
- Rona Z. Silkiss (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8069-4107)
- Shane Griffin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6245-9886)
Institutions
- California Pacific Medical Center (US)
- Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajoc.2024.102219
- Primary Topic
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Pacific Vision Foundation