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Tarsal fixation in lower blepharoplasty.

J H Sheen

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    The tarsal fixation technique for lower blepharoplasty creates a youthful pretarsal bulge in senile eyelids. This method repositions orbicularis muscle to enhance eyelid appearance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Ophthalmology

    Background:

    • Aging leads to pretarsal flatness in the lower eyelid.
    • A youthful eyelid typically exhibits a distinct pretarsal bulge.

    Observation:

    • Senile eyelids often lack the characteristic pretarsal bulge.
    • This flatness is a key indicator of eyelid aging.

    Findings:

    • The tarsal fixation technique repositions orbicularis oculi muscle.
    • This repositioning creates a desired pretarsal bulge in the lower eyelid.

    Implications:

    • The tarsal fixation technique can be an adjunct to standard lower blepharoplasty.
    • It offers a method to restore a more youthful eyelid contour.