The primary function of the eyelids is to maintain ocular health and protection. In facial paralysis, neurogenic dysfunction orbicularis oculi muscle complex leads a spectrum periocular issues including xerophthalmia, exposure keratopathy, lower eyelid malposition contributing epiphora deformity. Conservative techniques can foster safe environment for patients awaiting surgical intervention. Ey...

Introduction Autologous plasma-rich platelet (PRP) is a human platelet concentrated product which is in low volume of plasma. Using PRP in rejuvenation and resolution of some cosmetic problems has been already popular in many countries and also in Iran. As no study performed in this field in Iran and regarding the high prevalence of using PRP in society with no validate references in the case ...

We report four unusual cases of upper eyelid retraction following periorbital trauma. Four previously healthy patients were evaluated for unilateral upper eyelid retraction following periorbital trauma. A 31-year-old man (Case 1) and a 24-year-old man (Case 2) presented with left upper eyelid retraction which developed after blow-out fractures, a 44-year-old woman (Case 3) presented with left u...

BACKGROUND Conservative techniques designed to block or delay the aging process have been utilized in various ways for many years. However, their effects can be relatively minimal and short-term in most cases compared to surgery. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of gold thread implantation for the treatment of periorbital wrinkles. METHODS A total of 78 cons...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate functional and aesthetic results of periorbital defect repair using forehead flaps. DESIGN Retrospective review of patients who received periorbital defect repair by 3 of us with a paramedian forehead flap alone or in conjunction with other local or regional flaps, bone grafts, or cartilage grafts. Flap survival, functional results, and postoperative complications were d...