Supratarsal fixation in ophthalmic plastic surgery.
The use of supratarsal fixation in ophthalmic plastic surgery is discussed. New anatomical terms for the external upper eyelid are described. Technique, complications, and illustrative cases are presented.
D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D005143:Eyelids / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques