[Lower lid blepharoplasty by using the principles of plastic surgery and the technique of orbital fat release].
OBJECTIVE
To create a new method for lower lid blepharoplasty in order to prevent the complication of lower lid ectropion after the operation.


METHODS
Eight patients with 16 eyelids were undergoing the lower lid blepharoplasty with the use of plastic surgery principles and the technique of orbital fat release. The following-ups were carried out in each patient.


RESULTS
Eight patients with 16 eyelids were treated with the above-mentioned technique. The satisfactory results were achieved with good appearance.


CONCLUSIONS
The above-mentioned technique is a safe, simple and effective method for the lower lid blepharoplasty.
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Plastic Surgery Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100041, PR China.
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D000328:Adult; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures