Closure Materials for Upper Lid Blepharoplasty: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

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Optimizing Closure Materials for Upper Lid Blepharoplasty: A Randomized, Controlled Trial


Kouba DJ, Tierney E, Mahmoud BH, et al (Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI; Boston Univ School of Medicine, MA) Dermatol Surg 37:19-30, 2011§



K.A. Gutowski, MD



Evidence Ranking


• C



Expert Rating


• 1



Abstract



Background


Although upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a common procedure, subtleties in surgical technique can affect cosmetic outcomes. Suture materials commonly used include polypropylene, monofilament nylon, fast-absorbing gut, and ethylcyanoacrylate (ECA) tissue adhesive.



Objective

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