In cases of congenital ptosis with poor levator function, how do outcomes of frontalis flap suspension compare to silicone rod frontalis sling?
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In cases of congenital ptosis with poor levator function, when do you prefer a frontalis flap over a silicone rod sling?
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Ophthalmology · Triad Ocular and Facial Plastic Surgery
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A frontalis flap procedure offers superior cosmesis in that only a lid crease incision is made, and no incisions are made above the brow. However, it does take significant additional operative time to dissect the flap from a single inferior incision. There is the thought that it might be less adjust...
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