Bell’s palsy is a form of facial paralysis which can lead to the loss of the ability to close your eyes. The Upper eyelid has muscles which open the eyes (levator muscle and Muller’s muscle) and a muscle which closes the eyes (orbicularis oculi muscle). When the elevator muscles become weak or mal-functions what results…
Closed Canthoplasty – A New Surgical Option
Canthoplasty is a specific eyelid surgical procedure aimed at tightening or suspending the lower eyelid. It is both a reconstructive surgery (for eyelid malposition – i.e. lid turns out – ectropion, or lid turns in – entropion), and a cosmetic surgery (to support the lower eyelid during blepharoplasty). Traditional canthoplasty has been reconstructive in nature…
