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Identifying the Inferior Oblique in Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty

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Prior to embarking upon transconjunctival blepharoplasty, the inferior oblique muscle should be clearly visualized. The inferior oblique is reliably located in the cleft between the nasal and central fat pads. Using cotton-tipped applicators, the nasal and central fat pads can be easily separated to allow the inferior oblique to come into view. Once identified, one can safely proceed with excision of the fat pads.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Kansas University School of Medicine, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, USA

    Jemshed A. Khan MD (Clinical Professor)

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology and Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA

    Morris E. Hartstein MD, FACS (Clinical Associate Professor) (Clinical Associate Professor)

  2. Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA

    John B. Holds MD, FACS (Clinical Professor) (Clinical Professor)

  3. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Eye Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

  4. Spalding Dr. Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, Beverly Hills, CA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

  5. Davidorf Eye Group, West Hills, CA, USA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

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Khan, J.A. (2008). Identifying the Inferior Oblique in Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty. In: Hartstein, M.E., Holds, J.B., Massry, G.G. (eds) Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-69007-0_47

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