Reconstruction of the Eyelids after Mohs Surgery

ABSTRACT

A variety of defects of the upper and lower eyelids can be encountered after Mohs surgery. The goals of eyelid reconstruction are to provide structural and functional restoration with an acceptable aesthetic result. A thorough knowledge of the intricate anatomy of the eyelids combined with familiarity of the wide variety of reconstructive options is required to achieve these goals. In this article, we review the anatomy of the eyelids, and we present commonly used techniques for reconstruction of the upper and lower eyelids and the medial and lateral canthal regions after Mohs surgery.

KEYWORDS

Mohs - eyelid anatomy - eyelid reconstruction - buried vertical mattress

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