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Despite its popularity, blepharoplasty in 2026 carries specific risks that require careful management. The most common "nuisance" complication is Post-operative Dry Eye Syndrome.

Because surgery temporarily disrupts the blink reflex and the oil-producing glands in the lids, patients may experience grittiness or redness for several weeks.

More serious risks, though rare (less than 1%), include retrobulbar hemorrhage (bleeding behind the eye) and lagophthalmos (inability to close the eye fully). To mitigate these, 2026 surgeons conduct rigorous "Schirmer Tests" pre-operatively to evaluate tear production. If a patient already has severe dry eye, the surgeon may opt for a more conservative skin removal or recommend a non-surgical "plasma pen" treatment instead of a full blepharoplasty.

By 2026, a significant debate exists regarding Donor-Derived Cell-Free DNA (ddcfDNA). This blood test can detect "dying" heart cells from a transplanted organ.

• The 2026 Consensus: If the "liquid biopsy" is negative, an invasive EMB might be skipped. However, if the blood test is positive, an EMB is still required to determine the type of rejection and the appropriate treatment. EMB is currently viewed as the "confirmatory tool" rather than the "screening tool."

For years, the standard treatment for In-Stent Restenosis (ISR)—where a stent itself becomes blocked—was to place another stent inside the first one. In 2026, the SELUTION DeNovo and SELUTION4ISR trials have proven that Sirolimus-Eluting Balloons (SEB) are just as effective as repeat stenting.

By using a balloon to deliver the drug directly to the blockage and then removing the device, surgeons can treat the narrowing without adding more metal layers ("onion skinning"). This is now the 2026 "Gold Standard" for complex repeat procedures, as it keeps the vessel flexible and preserves options for future bypass surgery if it ever becomes necessary.

A growing service in 2026 centers is In-Center Nocturnal Hemodialysis. This allows patients to dialyze overnight for 6 to 8 hours while they sleep at the center. The slower, gentler filtration mimics the natural kidney more closely than the standard 4-hour daytime session, leading to better blood pressure control and reduced "post-dialysis washout" (the feeling of extreme fatigue after treatment).

This model is particularly popular with the working-age population who want to maintain their jobs during the day. In 2026, centers are being designed with "sleep-center" aesthetics—dimmable lighting, noise-canceling technology, and specialized beds—to accommodate this shift. Clinical studies released this year confirm that nocturnal dialysis patients have a 15% lower hospital admission rate compared to traditional daytime patients.