[Correction of the epicanthal fold and angulus oculi using the Z-epicanthoplasty].
OBJECTIVE
To explore a new procedure for aesthetic correction of the medial epicanthal fold aim at the etiopathogenesis.


METHODS
The new Z-epicanthoplasty devise the upper and inferior margin of angle of eye medial as one angle of the Z.


RESULTS
From 2004 to 2006, 129 patients were treated by using the method. Follow-up 6 to 24 months, all patients were satisfied by eliminating the medial epicanthal fold without obvious scar.


CONCLUSIONS
The method is more effect than traditionally Z-plasty. Our technique is a simple, advanced procedure that can be performed widely.
Luo
Ding-an
DA
Plastic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China.
Zhao
Yue-qiang
YQ
Wang
Song-shan
SS
Zhou
Hai-xiao
HX
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055815:Young Adult