Analysis of Risk Factors Associated With Drooping Deformity After Lower Eyelid Reconstruction: A Newly Developed Drooping Index

Conclusions A cheek rotation flap provides satisfactory outcomes for full-thickness reconstruction of the lower eyelid. Extension of dissection of subcutaneous tissue of the cheek below the zygomatic arch increases the risk of postsurgical drooping deformity. Our drooping index provides a quantitative measure of drooping deformity and is clinically useful to classify outcomes.
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Research Source Type: research