Clinical Trial

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

Study acronym: COMPRESS-BLEPH
Completed
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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.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07701265
Lead Sponsor Fatma Poslu Karademir
Conditions Dermatochalasis of Upper Eyelid
Enrollment 56 participants
Start Date 2025-06-23
Primary Completion 2025-11-28 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-11-28 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-14