Abstract:Purpose The use of the frontalis muscle in a direct attachment is an alternative to the traditional techniques of frontalis muscle flap advancement. This new variant, which is considered the most physiological, shows better functional results, but it may associate entropion as adverse effect.
Methods Through a unique incision on the eyelid crease or making another incision on the superciliar area, a flap of frontalis muscle is created and attached to the tarsal plate with a non‐resorbable suture. It is importa… Show more
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