The "mini tarsal strip" lateral canthopexy for lower eyelid laser-assisted blepharoplasty-indications, technique and complications in 614 cases

Orbit. 2010 Feb;29(1):7-10. doi: 10.3109/01676830903207810.

Abstract

The aim of this article is to describe the "mini tarsal strip procedure", a form of lateral canthal tendon plication to tighten the lower lid and give a better apposition of the lower eyelid to the globe. We describe this procedure in the context of transconjunctival lower lid blepharoplasty.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Blepharoplasty / methods*
  • Eyelid Diseases / surgery*
  • Eyelids / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tendons / surgery*
  • Young Adult