A new ptosis correction technique: a modification of levator aponeurosis advancement.

摘要: There are many methods in ptosis surgery. These can be high or low recurrence, and require a range of skill levels. In addition, there advantages to procedure that may much skill; while few some easy techniques. our technique, not one disadvantage was seen. Eight patients with unilateral were corrected modification the Levator advancement procedure. Seven 8 achieved good results, correction within 1 mm opposite eyelid. Undercorrection observed only patient. No other complications related technique is still an effective but this procedure, major drawback irreversible. Remaining aponeurosis element usually discarded and, because it, re-correction cases under overcorrection possible. This modified method limited situation no resection levator aponeurosis. simple safe. Eyelid lag on downgaze improves considerably over time, remaining asymmetry between two eyelids cosmetically acceptable most patients.