Minimally invasive lateral canthopexy (MILC).
Many techniques have been described for lateral canthopexy. Here, we describe a technical modification of lateral canthopexy that involves percutaneous placement of a canthopexy suture through the confluence of the lateral superior and inferior grey lines or lateral canthal angle. A total of 52 canthopexies in 26 patients have been performed with excellent results and few complications. Our lateral canthopexy modification is a minimally invasive technique that is simple to perform, with absolute assurance of capturing the lateral canthal tendon.
Rizvi
Mort
M
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Methodist Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical College, Houston, TX, USA.
Lypka
Michael
M
Gaon
Mark
M
Kovacev
Ted
T
Eisemann
Bradley
B
Eisemann
Michael
M
D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome