Recent progress in cosmetic lateral canthoplasty
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1009-4598.2019.09.017
- VernacularTitle: 美容性外眦成形术研究进展
- Author:
Peng GUO
1
;
Baoqiang SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi′an 710032, China
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Lateral canthus;
Cosmetic lateral canthoplasty
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2019;35(9):934-937
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The lateral canthus is the junction of the upper and lower eyelids, which is located at the temporal side. The distance from the lateral orbit rim to the lateral canthal angle is 5-7 mm. Cosmetic lateral canthoplasty, as an important surgical method for the rejuvenation of the eyes, was developed in recent year. Along with the development of anatomic study of the lateral canthus, the cosmetic lateral canthoplasty was modified and improved. The purpose of this review is to summarize the anatomy of the lateral canthus, indications for cosmetic lateral canthoplasty and surgical procedures, so as to provide a useful reference for clinicians.
