Abstract
The technique for blepharoptosis provides for the use of the suspensor ligament of the conjunctival fornix or check ligament which, once suitably insulated, is attached to the tarsus. It is a flexible structure due to laxity of the capsule of Tenon in this area. The advantages and disadvantages of this procedure are discussed and the technique described.
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My personal thanks to Prof. Hans Holmström whose teaching have allowed me to learn and implement this technique.
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Stanizzi, A. (2013). Blepharoptosis: The Check Ligament Technique. In: Shiffman, M., Di Giuseppe, A. (eds) Cosmetic Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21837-8_16
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