The application of pedicle orbital fat flap for the correction of lacrimal groove and palpebromalar groove deformity in the middle-aged and old people.
- Author:
Ling-Li GUO
1
;
Xin XING
;
Jun-Hui LI
;
Chao YANG
;
Pei-Pei ZHANG
;
Chun-Yu XUE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adipose Tissue; transplantation; Adult; Aged; Blepharoplasty; methods; Cheek; abnormalities; surgery; Female; Humans; Lacrimal Apparatus; abnormalities; surgery; Male; Middle Aged; Surgical Flaps
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2013;29(4):251-253
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the effective techniques for correction of lacrimal groove and palpebromalar groove deformity in the middle-aged and old people.
METHODThe lacrimal groove and palpebromalar groove deformity was corrected by the techniques of transcutaneous orbital fat releasing and pedicle orbital fat flap filling. From 1996 to 2011, 426 patients, aged from 35 to 72 (average, 48), were treated by the techniques. Among them, 54 patients had underwent the surgical treatment before this operation. 362 patients were followed up for 3-24 months.
RESULTSCompletely correction was achieved in 283 patients, obvious improvement in 79 patients. The result was not satisfied in 2 patients with severe deformity who had surgical treatment before.
CONCLUSIONThe lacrimal groove and palpebromalar groove deformity can be effectively corrected by transcutaneous orbital fat releasing and pedicle orbital fat flap in the middle-aged and old people.
