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Correction of Eyelid Crease Asymmetry and Ptosis

Steven M Couch1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8096, St Louis, MO 63110, USA.

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|April 24, 2016
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Upper eyelid ptosis and crease abnormalities can lead to significant cosmetic deformity. An intimate knowledge of the anatomic structures responsible for eyelid height, contour, and pretarsal show will allow precise surgical correction.

Keywords:
Eyelid creaseLevator advancementMMCRPretarsal platformPtosis

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