Triangular Resection Epicanthoplasty: A Novel Method of Minimizing Hypertrophic Scar After Medial Epicanthoplasty.
J Craniofac Surg
; 34(4): 1340-1342, 2023 Jun 01.
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| ID: mdl-36882913
ABSTRACT
Medial epicanthoplasty is a crucial component in Asian cosmetic eyelid surgery. Conventional surgical methods have mandated wide undermining for the purpose of sufficient release. However, excessive undermining may result in hypertrophic scar or webbing deformities. To minimize undesirable results, the authors are proposing a novel approach. From March 2010 to December 2017, a triangular resection epicanthoplasty was performed in 421 Asian patients. The authors' procedure consists of triangular skin resection, the release of orbicularis oculi muscle and upper half medial epicanthal tendon, and dog ear correction. No complication regarding scarring or webbing was reported. The revision was performed in 18 cases where the patients wanted additional correction. The triangular resection epicanthoplasty offers both optimal results and minimal scar with relative simplicity.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic
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Blepharoplasty
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Craniofac Surg
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article