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Eyelid Reconstruction

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Lower <strong>Eyelid</strong> <strong>Reconstruction</strong><br />

PARTIAL THICKNESS DEFECTS<br />

• If the defect is horizontal, attempted closure<br />

of a large defect may result in ectropion<br />

• Small defects - skin from both upper lids<br />

• Orbicularis muscle loss - composite muscle and<br />

skin patch from the upper lid<br />

• FTSG from postauricular area<br />

• Excellent color match, heal with some<br />

stiffness - additional support to the lower lid<br />

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