title: A new synthetic material for the brow suspension procedure.
abstract: This report describes the use of a new synthetic material, combining polyester with carbon, in nine brow suspension procedures. The mechanical properties of polyester, with the fibrous tissue inducing properties of carbon, combine to produce a scaffolding on which fibrovascular ingrowth is possible. Subsequent fibrosis gives a permanent effect. Early results indicate that the material is tolerated well in the eyelid, but the problem of early slippage remains.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Ophthalmology, Children's Hospital, Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Cole
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: O'Connor
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Raafai
authors.forename: H E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Willshaw
mesh_terms: D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002244:Carbon; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D011091:Polyesters; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D011091:Polyesters; D002244:Carbon