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Does Unilateral Compression Dressing Reduce Postoperative Swelling and Bruising After Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty?

NCT07701265 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 56

Last updated 2026-07-14

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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.

Conditions

  • Dermatochalasis of Upper Eyelid

Interventions

PROCEDURE

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.

PROCEDURE

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Fatma Poslu Karademir

    lead OTHER_GOV

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-23
Primary Completion
2025-11-28
Completion
2025-11-28

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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