Correction of the epicanthal fold and angulus oculi using the Z-epicanthoplasty.
- Author:
Ding-an LUO
1
;
Yue-qiang ZHAO
;
Song-shan WANG
;
Hai-xiao ZHOU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Blepharoplasty; methods; Eyelids; surgery; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2007;23(6):491-492
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore a new procedure for aesthetic correction of the medial epicanthal fold aim at the etiopathogenesis.
METHODSThe new Z-epicanthoplasty devise the upper and inferior margin of angle of eye medial as one angle of the Z.
RESULTSFrom 2004 to 2006, 129 patients were treated by using the method. Follow-up 6 to 24 months, all patients were satisfied by eliminating the medial epicanthal fold without obvious scar.
CONCLUSIONSThe method is more effect than traditionally Z-plasty. Our technique is a simple, advanced procedure that can be performed widely.
