Floppy eyelid syndrome: a modified surgical technique.
OBJECTIVE
To describe and present the results of a modified surgical technique to repair floppy eyelids.


METHODS
A case series of 5 patients who were treated with the modified technique is presented. This technique uses the relaxed skin tension lines to tighten the lids in an aesthetically minded reconstruction.


RESULTS
All patients had relief of symptoms and good cosmetic and functional results. Average follow-up was 39 months. Complications were minor and easily treated.


CONCLUSIONS
This modified surgical technique provides excellent long-term structural integrity of the wound with a potentially more acceptable camouflaged scar.
D000368:Aged; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004483:Ectropion / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013577:Syndrome; D016896:Treatment Outcome