Heat vs. blade: which eyelid incision heals better?
NCT ID NCT07749846
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two ways of making the skin incision during upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to correct droopy or puffy eyelids. Each participant will have one eyelid cut with an electrocautery device and the other with a traditional scalpel, so the results can be compared directly. Researchers will measure pain, swelling, bruising, scar quality, and satisfaction to see if electrocautery offers any advantages.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Electrocautery incision and scalpel incision during upper eyelid blepharoplasty
- What this could lead to
- If electrocautery proves comparable or better, it could become the preferred method for eyelid surgery, improving recovery and scar outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study. Results may not apply to all patients, and electrocautery could cause more tissue damage or scarring in some cases.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Health Sciences Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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