Does Enduragen graft in lower eyelid relax over time?

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Does Enduragen graft in lower eyelid relax over time? And if so, how long does that take? Thank you.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Unfortunately not all enduragen grafts behave as ideally as we would like. They can be stiff and in some cases they can be a source of chronic inflammation. In my hands, I do find they can be still and this can be an issue. Consequently, I seldom recommend this material for lower eyelid reconstruction and have had to replace unsatisfactory grafts with hard palate autograft. If you are experiencing issues more than 6 months out from surgery, a second opinion assessment may be warranted.

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