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A simple modification of the glabellar flap in medial canthal reconstruction
Alison E R Meadows1, Ruth M Manners
1Southampton Eye Unit, Southampton, UK.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|July 25, 2003
Abstract
Purpose:
To highlight a simple modification of the traditional glabellar flap, which may improve the cosmetic results achieved with this flap by reducing the tendency for the eyebrows to be drawn together.
Methods:
The modified surgical technique is described and used prospectively in 10 patients requiring medial canthal reconstruction with a glabellar flap.
Results:
All patients were satisfied with the cosmetic and functional results. Photographs of one patient illustrate the preoperative and postoperative appearance of the eyebrows.
Conclusions:
This simple modification is recommended to avoid drawing the eyebrows together when using the glabellar flap.