A simple modification of the glabellar flap in medial canthal reconstruction.
OBJECTIVE
To highlight a simple modification of the traditional glabellar flap, which may improve the cosmetic results achieved with this flap by reducing the tendency for the eyebrows to be drawn together.


METHODS
The modified surgical technique is described and used prospectively in 10 patients requiring medial canthal reconstruction with a glabellar flap.


RESULTS
All patients were satisfied with the cosmetic and functional results. Photographs of one patient illustrate the preoperative and postoperative appearance of the eyebrows.


CONCLUSIONS
This simple modification is recommended to avoid drawing the eyebrows together when using the glabellar flap.
Meadows
Alison E R
AE
Southampton Eye Unit, Southampton, UK.
Manners
Ruth M
RM
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005138:Eyebrows; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D011446:Prospective Studies; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013524:Surgical Flaps