title: An unusual complication associated with blepharoplasty.
abstract: The usual complications associated with blepharoplasty are well known. This report presents a case of second-degree burns of the face which occurred while oxygen was being administered to a patient undergoing blepharoplasty and a heat-producing cautery was being used for hemostasis. A possible cause for the complication is suggested. Surgeons are warned of the potential problem that may occur when this combination of factors are present.
authors.affiliation: New York University Medical Center, New York, New York.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Aston
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bornstein