Correction of epicanthus by transverse-one's procedure
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2009.05.007
- VernacularTitle:横一字切开法内眦赘皮矫正术
- Author:
Zechun HUANG
;
Zhiwei LIANG
;
Zhangmei TAN
;
Anli ZHANG
;
Li PENG
;
Hongmei WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Epicanthoplasty;
Epicanthic fold
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2009;15(5):313-315
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore a simple and effective epicanthoplasty.Methods A total of 65 cases were corrected by incising the epicanthus levelly,extending the incision along the lower palpebral margin,separating the skin about 1 cm×1 cm scope below incision,cutting off part of the orbicularis and epicanthus ligament,fixing epicanthus angle to nasal aponeurosis,and suturing the incision without tension.Results All the cases corrected by the transverse-one's procedure were followup one month to one year,and satisfactory results obtained.Conclusion This method is a simple and effective epicanthoplasty with less tissue damage and good appearance.
