Continuous trapezoidal suture method between subcutaneous and subconjunctival tissue in buried-suture double-eyelid blepharoplasty
10.3760/cma.j.cn114453-20240421-00102
- VernacularTitle:皮下与结膜下之间连续梯形缝合埋线法重睑成形术
- Author:
Xinglong DU
1
;
Hong CHEN
;
Ziying DONG
Author Information
1. 康复大学青岛医院（青岛市市立医院）整形美容科，青岛 266011
- Keywords:
Blepharoplasty;
Buried-suture double-eyelid blepharoplasty;
Continuous trapezoidal suture method;
Subcutaneous tissue;
Orbicularis oculi;
Levator palpebrae
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2024;40(11):1215-1220
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the surgical effects of continuous trapezoidal suture method between subcutaneous and subconjunctival tissue in buried-suture double-eyelid blepharoplasty.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted on patients who underwent the operation of continuous trapezoidal suture method between subcutaneous and subconjunctival tissue in buried-suture double-eyelid blepharoplasty at the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery of Qingdao Municipal Hospital from September 2021 to September 2023. Six points were marked on the skin surface along the designed double eyelid line on patient’s upper eyelid, 8 points were marked on the corresponding conjunctival surface along the designed double eyelid line. A 6-0 nylon thread attached with one needle on each end was used for suturing, with two ends running through and between the subcutaneous and subconjunctival layers alternatively, forming a "trapezoidal" shape of path. Finally, two ends exited at the same point on the most lateral side of the designed double eyelid line on skin surface and were tied together with the knot hidden within the orbicularis oculi muscle. The morphology of the double eyelids and postoperative complications were observed and evaluated after surgery, the follow-up period was at least 6 months. At the last time of follow-up, the satisfaction rates were evaluated by patients themselves. Four aspects of the surgical effects of the double eyelids were put into the evaluation system, which were radian, width, smoothness and symmetry, with score from 0-5 points for each. The total score was 0-20 points, of which 17-20 points indicated high satisfaction, 13-16 points indicated relative satisfaction, ≤12 points indicated dissatisfaction.Results:A total of 52 female patients were included, aged 18 to 29 years old, with an average age of 22.5 years. Among all patients, 33 cases had shallow double eyelid lines while 19 cases had single eyelids. All patients’ upper eyelids were relatively thin and without obvious looseness. The surgical procedures were all done smoothly and successfully, with an average operation time of (0.72±0.13) h. Immediately after surgery, the radian of the double eyelid lines on both sides looked smooth, the widths of the double eyelids were also basically symmetrical. During the follow-up period of 6-12 months postoperatively, the morphologies of the double eyelids were relatively natural and realistic, the double eyelid lines and widths remained deep and stable, and the incision scars were unobvious for all patients. Besides, no complications such as ptosis, incomplete upper eyelid closure and ectropion were observed. Among the 52 patients, 45 cases were highly satisfied with the surgical result, 7 cases were relatively satisfied, while none of them required reoperation.Conclusion:The continuous trapezoidal suture method between subcutaneous and subconjunctival tissue in buried-suture double-eyelid blepharoplasty has advantages of short operation time, good and stable surgical effects such as natural and realistic morphology of double eyelids, few complications, and high patients’ satisfaction rate.
