Allen RC

[PURPOSE] To identify and evaluate the risk factors for ptosis repair failure. [METHODS] Retrospective, case-controlled study evaluating adult patients with ptosis who underwent ptosis surgery by external levator advancement/resection (ELR…

[INTRODUCTION] To evaluate the efficacy of tranexamic acid (TXA) in blepharoplasty surgery. [METHODS] A meta-analysis was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases were searched f…

[BACKGROUND] The epicanthal fold is a fibromuscular skin fold covering the medial aspect of the eye. Upper double eyelid blepharoplasty and epicanthoplasty have become the most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries in Asia. However, many …

With the advances in systemic therapy and radiotherapy, the life expectancy of patients battling cancer has increased. The oculofacial plastic surgeon should be aware of the potential impacts a patient in remission or one being actively tre…

[PURPOSE] The oculofacial plastic surgeon will more frequently encounter challenges related to overweight and obese patients as the incidence rises. There is a paucity of data in the oculofacial plastic surgical literature regarding this to…

: To report the efficacy of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) frontalis suspension for blepharospasm with eyelid apraxia and postoperative botulinum toxin requirements. : Retrospective chart review of patients with blepharospasm and eyelid apr…

Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty are common procedures performed to provide a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance. However, this seemingly straightforward procedure may result in lid malpositions, frustrating the patient and surge…

[PURPOSE] To compare outcomes between Müller muscle conjunctival resection (MMCR) ptosis repair and external levator resection (ELR) in patients with severe involutional blepharoptosis. [DESIGN] Retrospective, interventional, comparative c…

[PURPOSE OF REVIEW] Periocular rehabilitation of the patient with a facial nerve palsy has evolved over time. Although protection of the ocular surface is paramount, application of disfiguring tarsorrhaphies should be utilized only in speci…

[PURPOSE] Traditionally, eyelid skin incisions with electro-cautery devices have been avoided due to the concerns of aesthetically unacceptable scar formation. The purpose of this study is to compare ecchymosis, cosmesis, and histologic tis…

[PURPOSE] To describe and evaluate 1) the quantitated internal suture browpexy (ISB), which combines the advantages of a browpexy and "brassiere suture," 2) the endoscopic Endotine browplasty, and 3) to compare these two techniques in patie…

[PURPOSE OF REVIEW] Classical orbital approaches in skull base surgery have involved large incisions with extensive bone removal resulting in prolonged recovery with associated morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this review is to explo…