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Does Unilateral Compression Dressing Reduce Postoperative Swelling and Bruising After Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty?
Sponsor: Fatma Poslu Karademir
Summary
This study evaluated whether applying a compression dressing to one eyelid after upper eyelid blepharoplasty (eyelid lift surgery) reduces swelling, bruising, and discomfort compared to the untreated eyelid. In this randomized trial, each participant underwent bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty; after surgery, one eyelid was randomly assigned to receive a compression dressing for 24 hours, while the other eyelid received no dressing and served as the internal control. Outcomes including eyelid swelling, bruising, pain, aesthetic appearance, and corneal health were assessed by masked observers on postoperative days 1, 7, 30, and 90. The goal of this study was to determine whether routine use of compression dressing provides a measurable clinical benefit after this common cosmetic and functional eyelid surgery.
Official title: The Effect of Compression Dressing on Postoperative Outcomes After Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Randomized, Controlled, Observer-Blinded Evaluation Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2025-06-23
Completion Date
2025-11-28
Last Updated
2026-07-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Compression Dressing (CD)
A compression dressing consisting of folded sterile gauze pads followed by a dry gauze layer, secured with elastic tape (Clivex®, Climed Healthcare, Türkiye), applied to one upper eyelid immediately after bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty and left in place for 24 hours. The contralateral eyelid remained uncovered and undressed, serving as the internal control.
No Dressing (Standard Postoperative Care)
The contralateral upper eyelid received standard postoperative care without a compression dressing, remaining uncovered. All other postoperative treatments (topical antibiotic ointment, cooling protocol, medications) were identical to the compression dressing side.
Locations (1)
Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)