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Facial Plast Surg 2013; 29(01): 022-025
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1333831
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Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Ptosis Repair

John Ng
1   Department of Ophthalmology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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Matthew J. Hauck
1   Department of Ophthalmology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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20 February 2013 (online)

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Abstract

Acquired blepharoptosis presents as both a functional and cosmetic problem commonly encountered by facial plastic surgeons. Ptosis repair can be both challenging and frustrating, especially given ever-increasing demands for an optimal cosmetic surgical result. The authors present a brief overview of key points to consider when attempting to achieve excellent blepharoptosis repair outcomes.

Keywords

blepharoptosis - cosmetic - functional
 

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