Modified Y-V epicanthoplasty by raising medial canthus

VernacularTitle:提升内眦角的Y-V成形术矫治内眦赘皮
Author: Dingan LUO ; Yueqiang ZHAO ; Songshan WANG ; Xiaowei WU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Epicanthal fold; Y-V epicanthoplasty
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2010;16(6):380-382
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore an epicanthoplasty with good effect and small scar. Methods A V shape incision was designed in medial canthus and the two lines: point A is the top point of medial canthus and point A' is the top point of new medial canthus. The length of line AA' is about 4 to 8 mm according to the medial canthus and th incision is Y shape, and then Y-V epicanthoplasty is raised and enlarged. Results From January 2005 to December 2008, 98 cases were treated with this method to eliminate the medial epicanthal fold of the upper eyelid with simple procedures. Scarring of the medial canthal area had not been a problem with this technique because we designed incisions along the eyelashes and skin-mucosal junctions. By raising the point of new medial canthus to physiological position the angle of medial canthus was enlarged to reveal a lacrimal lake. Conclusion This technique is a simple, easy procedures with no visible scar.