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Motor Nerve Blocks in Oculofacial Surgery

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Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery

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Facial akinesia is most useful for intraocular surgery to prevent forceful eyelid closure. It may also be useful in select patients undergoing cosmetic or functional procedures, such as those with hemifacial spasm or blepharospasm.

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  1. Oculoplastics and Orbital Consultants, Charlottesville, VA, USA

    Vivian Schiedler MD

  2. Allure Laser Center and Medispa, Kirkland, WA, USA

    Bryan S. Sires MD, PhD

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  1. Vivian Schiedler MD
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  1. Department of Ophthalmology and Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA

    Morris E. Hartstein MD, FACS (Clinical Associate Professor) (Clinical Associate Professor)

  2. Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA

    John B. Holds MD, FACS (Clinical Professor) (Clinical Professor)

  3. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Eye Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

  4. Spalding Dr. Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, Beverly Hills, CA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

  5. Davidorf Eye Group, West Hills, CA, USA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

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Schiedler, V., Sires, B.S. (2008). Motor Nerve Blocks in Oculofacial Surgery. In: Hartstein, M.E., Holds, J.B., Massry, G.G. (eds) Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-69007-0_5

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