[Correction of severe depression deformities at lower eyelid].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the application of temporal fascia flaps in the correction of severe depression deformities at lower eyelids.


METHODS
Severe depression deformities at lower eyelid were corrected with temporal fascia flaps pedicled with superficial temporal artery in 9 cases.


RESULTS
All flaps survived with good appearance. All patients were followed up for 6-12 months with good long-term results. The donor sites had no obvious scalp scar.


CONCLUSIONS
Temporal fascia flap is an optimal choice for correction of the severe depression deformities at lower eyelid. It is easily performed with good result and less donor site morbidity.
Wu
Wen-yi
WY
Department of Plastic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou 362000, China.
Jiang
Ping
P
Wang
Chao-yang
CY
Zhu
Shi-ze
SZ
Gao
Jian-hua
JH
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods; D005143:Eyelids / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D055815:Young Adult