title: [Epicanthus correction by modified epicanthoplasty].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To explore the techniques of epicanthoplasty.
  
  
  METHODS
  The epicanthoplasty was designed based on the principle of transverse-vertical plasty. The skin between the new medial canthal point and lower lacrimal point was undermined subcutaneously. The displaced orbicularis oculi muscle was released and the medial canthal tendon was shortened. Then the skin was redistributed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  From Oct.2006 to Nov. 2007, 118 cases were treated. The patients were followed up for 3-15 months. The cosmetic results were satisfactory with no relapse and inconspicuous scar.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The modified epicanthoplasty is very practical technique for clinical application with a good long-term effect.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Fuding Hospital, Fuding 355200, China.
authors.forename: Zhuo-Wei
authors.initials: ZW
authors.lastname: Jin
authors.forename: Kai
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Liu
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D055815:Young Adult