Lower Eyelid Management in Facial Paralysis

Abstract

Correction of lower eyelid retraction is necessary to restore adequate blink in paralytic lagophthalmos. A plethora of static and dynamic surgical techniques have been described for lower eyelid repositioning. This article provides an approach to management of the paralytic lower eyelid, including a summary of existing techniques, case examples, and surgical technique for in-office lower eyelid suspension using a palmaris longus tendon graft.

Keywords

facial paralysis - eyelids - plastic surgery - paralytic lagophthalmos - lower eyelid retraction

Publication History

Article published online:
23 December 2022

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