Efficacy of adhesive strips to reduce postoperative periorbital edema and ecchymosis following rhinoplasty

Authors: SEDAT TATAR, MEHMET HAKAN BULAM, SELAHATTİN ÖZMEN

Abstract: Background/aim: Periorbital edema and ecchymosis may develop following rhinoplasty. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of adhesive strip application on the upper and lower eyelids to reduce postoperative edema and ecchymosis following rhinoplasty. Materials and methods: The eyelids of one side were randomly selected, and an adhesive strip of standard size and number was applied at the end of the operation. The strips were removed at postoperative day 3; photos of the eyes were taken at days 3 and 7. Edema and ecchymosis were graded on a scale from 1 to 4. The ecchymosis areas on the lower and upper eyelids were measured and compared in square centimeters. Results: The mean ecchymosis area of the lower eyelid on the side of the adhesive strip and on the side without the strip was 1.63 cm² and 3.32 cm² in the early period, respectively. It was 1.15 cm² on the upper eyelid on the side of the adhesive strip, and 1.87 cm² on the side without the strip. It was 0.224 cm² on the side of the adhesive strip, and 0.498 cm² on the side without the adhesive strip in the late period. Conclusion: Applying adhesive strips reduces periorbital edema and ecchymosis.

Keywords: Adhesive strip, ecchymosis, edema, rhinoplasty

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