Full-thickness eyelid penetration during cosmetic blepharopigmentation causing eye injury.
OBJECTIVE
This paper aims to present a case of iatrogenic injury to the globe during cosmetic eyelid blepharopigmentation (tattooing).


METHODS
Observational case report.


RESULTS
A 46-year-old Asian female presented with chemosis and injection of the conjunctiva one day following cosmetic blepharopigmentation. The tattoo needle had penetrated full-thickness through the lid margin, resulting in a line of pigment along the superior bulbar conjunctiva with an associated inflammatory reaction. The conjunctivitis resolved with treatment, but the pigment remained.


CONCLUSIONS
Physicians should be aware of the potential complications of cosmetic tattooing. Some measures for the prevention of iatrogenic injury are suggested.
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Monya
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University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA, USA.
Marshak
Harry
H
Uzcategui
Nicolas
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Chang
Eli
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D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000473:pathology; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008875:Middle Aged; D013653:Tattooing / Q000009:adverse effects*
D004396:Coloring Agents