The problem of the treatment of blepharoptosis

Abstract

In ptotic lids with absent or poor levator function, the author uses flaps to imitate the condition as close to normal as possible. It is his experience that a variety of techniques proves satisfactory in the cases of moderate ptosis, but in more severe cases the final results are quite modest. Having this in mind, he has decided for a combination of flaps of two adjacent muscles to achieve the raising of an inactive lid. Further experience and long-term follow-up will provide the right place and significance of this technique.

Key Words:

• ptosis
• frontal muscle
• corrugator supercilii muscle
• Whitnall's ligament