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. 1989 Jan;73(1):35–38. doi: 10.1136/bjo.73.1.35

A new synthetic material for the brow suspension procedure.

M D Cole 1, G M O'Connor 1, F Raafai 1, H E Willshaw 1
PMCID: PMC1041639  PMID: 2920153

Abstract

This report describes the use of a new synthetic material, combining polyester with carbon, in nine brow suspension procedures. The mechanical properties of polyester, with the fibrous tissue inducing properties of carbon, combine to produce a scaffolding on which fibrovascular ingrowth is possible. Subsequent fibrosis gives a permanent effect. Early results indicate that the material is tolerated well in the eyelid, but the problem of early slippage remains.

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