PURPOSE: To assess the efficiency and safety of cheek-midface lifting for the ophthalmoplastic reconstructive surgical repair of cicatricial lower eyelid malpositions after previously failed surgery. METHODS: In two ophthalmoplastic clinics, 14 eyelids of 13 patients underwent transconjunctival cheek-midface lifting. In a retrospective audit, changes in margin-reflex distance 2 (MRD2), snap-back test, the position of the eyelid after surgery including improving of the presurgical scleral show, the overall patient's satisfaction as well as complications after surgery were recorded. RESULTS: Following transconjunctival cheek-midface lifting, there was a significant improvement of MRD2, snap-back test, and the scleral show (p < 0.001, respectively). However, in three patients the scleral show persisted despite improved MRD2. All patients were satisfied with the results of the surgery. No post-surgical long-term complications were developed. CONCLUSION: Cheek-midface lifting can be a useful technique in severe cicatricial lower eyelid ectropion after previously failed surgery and is a safe and effective reconstructive method for ophthalmic surgeons with good cosmetical results and little postoperative long-term complications.

Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf Cologne Germany

Department of Ophthalmology University of Cologne Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne Cologne Germany

Faculty of Medicine University Ostrava Ostrava Czech Republic

Ophthalmology Clinic University Hospital Ostrava Ostrava Czech Republic

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