The Use of Sodium Hyaluronate as a Lubricant in Brow Suspension Ptosis Surgery Using Polyester Fiber Mesh

Abstract

Abstract. Polyester fiber is used as an alternative to autologous fascia lata for brow suspension ptosis surgery. The authors found it difficult to pass the polyester compound through the submuscular plane during brow suspension surgery. They used sodium hyaluronate as a lubricant to aid the passage of polyester fiber mesh. In 14 cases of brow suspension surgery with polyester fiber mesh, the authors found sodium hyaluronate to be useful in reducing tissue resistance and without untoward effect. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers 1998;29:606-607.]