- Duration
- 60–180 min
- Anaesthesia
- Local or general
- Recovery
- Variable depending on the procedure: 2 to 6 weeks of social downtime
- Price
- Depending on the procedure (covered by health insurance)
Eyelid reconstruction is indicated after the excision of malignant tumours or after trauma. It aims to restore the anatomical and functional integrity of the eyelid while optimising the aesthetic result.
Indications
- After tumour excision (basal cell carcinoma, melanoma)
- Eyelid trauma
- Burns
- Sequelae of previous surgery
- Cicatricial entropion / ectropion
How the procedure works
Pre-operative assessment
Histological analysis of the excised specimen, evaluation of the tissue defect and planning of the flap.
Anaesthesia
Local or general, depending on the extent.
Reconstruction
Local flap, conjunctival or skin graft according to the defect. The technique is tailored to each case.
Before / after results
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BEFOREAFTER
Frequently asked questions
Yes. When it follows the excision of a malignant tumour or trauma, reconstruction is covered by the French health service.