Retrospective Review of Eyelash Number in Patients Who Have Undergone Full-Thickness Eyelid Resection

    January 2014 in “ Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery ”
    Suzanne K. Freitag, Henry Lee, Grace Lee … Bryan S. Sires
    Studysummary This study found that full-thickness eyelid excision typically does not affect the number of eyelashes postoperatively, suggesting an increase in the growth phase of remaining follicles.
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