[Epicanthus correction by modified epicanthoplasty].
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.
Jin
Zhuo-Wei
ZW
Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Fuding Hospital, Fuding 355200, China.
Liu
Kai
K
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D055815:Young Adult