Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 1992 · 53 citations · 0 references
MedicinePlastic SurgerySurgeryAesthetic SurgeryMicrosurgeryOphthalmic SurgeryEyelid ReconstructionEyelid SurgeryFacial Nerve DisordersFacial Nerve Palsy ManagementFacial Nerve SurgeryFacial Plastic SurgeryFacial Paralysis ManagementGold Weight ImplantationTemporary Facial Nerve Palsy PreventionUpper Eyelid Reconstruction
Lid loading with gold weights inserted into a submuscular pocket in the upper eyelid is a useful, simple, and effective method for the treatment of lagophthalmos in patients with temporary or permanent facial nerve palsy. The incidence of complications in our series was high. The reason for this are discussed, and methods of reducing the rate of complications are suggested.