Application of levator aponeurosis in double eyelids operation

VernacularTitle:上睑提肌腱膜在重睑术中的应用
Author: Ying LIU ; Lingjie XU ; Yanping XU ; Wanquan ZHANG ; Haiyan XIE
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Levator aponeurosis; Double eyelids surgery
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2012;18(2):115-117
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo improve an obvious postoperative man-made crease when eyes closed and to achieve the optimal cosmetic and functional results.MethodsExposing and scissoring the levator aponeurosis were performed to make it move freely.Fairly infra-incision and lower margin orbicularis oculi muscle were cut.The double eyelids were formed by fixing the palpebral dermis of the lower skin flap onto the levator aponeurosis.ResultsThe follow-up of 580 patients (1160 eyes) showed that double eyelid crease were natural and fluent,eyelashes raised slightly,there was no an obvious postoperative man-made crease when eyes closed,and there was no sausage-appearing. Conclusions The method is quick,with minor injury and fast restoration. There is no sausage appearance and an obvious man-made crease when eyes are closed,and so double eyelids are natural and nice,the postoperative results are all aesthetically and functionally pleased.