What Eyelid Surgery Technique Doesn't Require Stitches at All?

November 8, 2011
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What is the reliability of such techniques compared to the ones that require stitches?

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Laser Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Surgery Requires No Stitiches

Mark Berkowitz, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 1, 2015

Answer: Laser Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Surgery Requires No Stitiches

Mark Berkowitz, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 10, 2011

Answer: Eyelid surgery, #blepharoplasty, #tiredeyes, #fatgrafting, #restylane, #beauty

Trevor M. Born, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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November 10, 2011

Answer: Eyelid surgery, #blepharoplasty, #tiredeyes, #fatgrafting, #restylane, #beauty

Trevor M. Born, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
November 10, 2011

Answer: Eyelid suture without stitches

Ronald Schuster, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 10, 2011

Answer: Eyelid suture without stitches

Ronald Schuster, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 9, 2011

Answer: Lower eyelid surgery performed behind the eyelid does not need stitches.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
November 9, 2011

Answer: Lower eyelid surgery performed behind the eyelid does not need stitches.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 13, 2011

Answer: Sutureless lower blepharoplasty (transconjunctival) if appropriate

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December 13, 2011

Answer: Sutureless lower blepharoplasty (transconjunctival) if appropriate

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