Modified Lacrimal Gland Suspension Technique in Patients Who Underwent Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of modified lacrimal gland suspension surgery combined with upper lid blepharoplasty. Methods: Between December 2020 and December 2021, 365 patients admitted to our clinic for ptosis were included in the study. The data of 89 patients who underwent upper lid blepharoplasty with lacrimal gland repositioning for dermatochalasis were analyzed. Results: Combined surgery was performed in 24.38% of the patients included in the study; 16 (17.9%) of these patients were males and 73 (82.1%) were females, and the mean age of the patients was 47.34 ± 8.13 years. The mean follow-up period was 16.42 ± 2.63 months. In patients who underwent lacrimal gland suspension, 72 (85%) of the patients complained of swelling on the outer part of the upper lid before surgery. However, 9 (10.11%) of the patients did not have lacrimal gland prolapse, and only fat prolapse was present in these patients. No complication or recurrence was observed in any patient during the follow-up period. Discussion: With the new modified technique, the lacrimal gland can be suspended close to the anatomical position, and satisfactory results can be obtained for both the patient and the surgeon.