New autologous material for the frontalis suspension technique: superficial temporal fascia

The frontalis suspension technique, which is a well-known surgical procedure, has been used for congenital ptosis for many years[1]. Several autologous and foreign grafts or materials have been preferred for this suspension, such as collagen, tensor fascia lata, palmaris longus tendon, deep temporal fascia, catgut, prolene, silicone, stainless steel, and supramid suture[2]–[3]. Each of these have their own advantages and disadvantages; however, the superficial temporal fascia has not been used for the frontalis suspension method before.This article reports the case of a child with congenital blepharoptosis, who was treated with the superficial temporal fascia, which is a new autologous graft for the frontalis suspension technique.