Application of upper eyelid orbicularis oculi muscle bicuspid flap in repairing over-wide deformities after double-eyelid surgery by incision method
10.3760/cma.j.cn114657-20241124-00197
- VernacularTitle:上睑眼轮匝肌双蒂瓣在切开法重睑成形术后过宽畸形修复中的应用效果
- Author:
Qinyuan LI
1
;
Xiaobo YOU
;
Zaihong CHEN
;
Binfan ZHAO
Author Information
1. 西南医科大学研究生院，泸州 646000
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Blepharoplasty;
Double-eyelid operation by incision method;
Orbicularis oculi muscle bicuspid flap;
Over-wide double eyelid;
Repair
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2025;31(6):586-591
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of the upper eyelid orbicularis oculi muscle bicuspid flap in the correction of excessive width deformities following incisional double eyelid blepharoplasty.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 30 female patients with excessive width deformities after incisional double eyelid surgery, treated at Sichuan Provincial People′s Hospital between June 2022 and June 2023. The patients′ ages ranged from 30 to 55 (43.1±6.9) years. All patients underwent primary correction using the upper eyelid orbicularis oculi muscle bicuspid flap technique. Preoperative incision lines were designed, and intraoperatively, previous adhesions were thoroughly released. Residual orbicularis oculi muscle was identified superficial to the orbital septum, and both superficial and deep surfaces of the muscle were dissected. The transitional zone between the orbicularis oculi and frontalis muscle was transversely transected deep to the orbital rim, while preserving the medial and lateral attachments of the orbicularis oculi to create a double-pedicle flap. After flap creation, it was repositioned inferiorly to the anterior surface of the tarsal plate along the incision line. This maneuver prevented direct adhesion between the skin and the levator palpebrae superioris muscle and established a tissue step-off, thereby forming a new, natural double eyelid fold. Outcomes were evaluated at 6 months postoperatively, including double eyelid width, fold morphology, scar appearance, complications, and patient satisfaction.Results:The postoperative double eyelid width was (1.9±0.4) mm, significantly reduced from the preoperative width of (5.7±0.9) mm ( P<0.001). The postoperative morphological score was (-0.1±0.6), significantly improved compared to the preoperative score of (-2.4±0.9) ( P<0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in scar scores before (1.7±1.3) and after (1.6±0.8) surgery ( P=0.459). Overall patient satisfaction was 90% (27/30). No major complications such as infection, upper eyelid hollowing, multiple folds, obvious scarring, significant hematoma, persistent bleeding, or lagophthalmos occurred; all patients achieved primary healing. Three patients exhibited mild bilateral asymmetry, and two reported a foreign body sensation in the eye. Conclusions:The upper eyelid orbicularis oculi muscle bicuspid flap is an effective technique for correcting excessive width deformities following incisional double eyelid surgery. It results in reduced eyelid width, natural fold formation, minimal complications, and high patient satisfaction.
