Abstract

Lower eyelid laxity is a problem commonly encountered in patients undergoing lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Two problems associated with the numerous surgical procedures used for the management of this condition are (1) postoperative alteration of the shape of the palpebral fissure and lateral canthal angle and (2) difficulty with appropriate suture positioning or placement when reattaching the resected lateral canthal tendon. To address these problems, the surgical technique of lateral canthal tendon resection was modified by preserving the lateral conjunctiva, thus maintaining normal anatomic landmarks and ensuring proper suture placement

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