Periorbital subcutaneous emphysema in rhinoplasty.

Charles-de-Sá, Luiz; Faria, Diogo; Benedetti, Bruno; de Castro, Claudio Cardoso; Aboudib, José Horácio · Aesthet Surg J · 2014

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

In this article, the authors present a case of postrhinoplasty periorbital subcutaneous emphysema in a 35-year-old woman. This is an uncommon and benign rhinoplasty complication that can sometimes result from other pathologies such as barotrauma, hematoma, and allergic reaction. This patient's symptoms appeared to be a result of postanesthesia agitation. The patient's symptoms resolved after 1 week.

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