Total lower eyelid reconstruction with superficial temporal fascia flap and porous polyethylene implant: A case report

SummaryTotal reconstruction of the eyelid after serious periorbital injury is a challenging procedure for plastic and reconstructive surgery. Although several methods have been used for reconstructing the eyelids, such as advancement flap with fascia lata sling, island mucochrondrocutaneous flap, prefabricated temporal island flap, porous polyethylene and superficial temporal fascia flap, creating a supportive eyelid for housing an artificial eye without complication is still an ongoing problem.In the case presented, superficial temporal fascia flap with porous polyethylene was used for the reconstruction of total lower eyelid.