[Characterization and treatment of three cases with complications after frontalis suspension using autogenous fascia lata].

BACKGROUND

To report three cases of severe complications after frontalis suspension using autogenous fascia lata

CASES: All three cases showed lagophthalmos and eyelash inversion after frontalis suspension using autogenous fascia lata. During surgery, we found that the tarsus was raised upwards and distorted by the fascia lata which had contracted and adhered to the surrounding tissue. We excised the adhesion of the fascia lata. In case 1, we transplanted the fat and perifascial areolar tissue under the cicatrized orbicularis. In cases 2 and 3, we flattened the distorted tarsus with nylon mattress sutures. In case 2, we added a frontalis suspension using Gore-Tex one year later. In case 3, we fixed Gore-Tex between the tarsus and the released fascia lata.

CONCLUSIONS

Lagophthalmos and eyelash inversion due to contraction of the fascia lata may be complications of frontalis suspension using the fascia lata. Prolonged follow-up after the surgery is essential, and if such complications occur appropriate treatment is required.