The clinical analysis of conjoint fascial sheath suspension on the treatment of severe blepharoptosis after levator muscle resection / 中华整形外科杂志

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Objective@#To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Conjoint Fascial Sheath (CFS) suspension in the treatment of severe blepharoptosis, after levator muscle resection.@*Methods@#In total of 336 patients with severe blepharoptosis after levator muscle resection, received CFS suspension from December 2010 to December 2016 in Beijing Lomeye Cosmetic Surgery Clinic. They were followed up for 12—60 months.The margin reflex distance, curve of upper eyelid, appearance and complications were recorded preoperatively and postoperatively. The outcome was evaluated based on function, aesthetics and complication.@*Result@#Functional satisfaction assessment In the 495 eyes of 336 patients, 426 eyes (86.1%) were completely corrected, 65 eyes (9.1%) were improved, while 4 eyes (0.8%) had no improvement. One patients had conjunctival edema, recovered after conservative treatment. There was no serious complication.@*Conclusions@#CFS suspension is an effective method for severe blepharoptosis after levator muscle resection, with advantages of repeatability and feasibility, less trauma and predictable outcome.