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Improving periorbital appearance in the "morphologically prone".

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  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass 02114, USA. myaremchuk@partners.org

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This study presents a surgical technique to correct lower eyelid malposition and rounding in patients with prominent eyes. The method effectively restores periorbital appearance and eyelid function.

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Area of Science:

  • Oculoplastic surgery
  • Facial plastic surgery

Background:

  • Patients with prominent eyes are susceptible to lower eyelid descent and palpebral fissure rounding.
  • These deformities can be worsened by conventional lower blepharoplasty, leading to symptomatic issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a surgical technique for normalizing periorbital appearance in patients with prominent eyes.
  • To address lower eyelid malposition and rounding, particularly after prior blepharoplasty.

Main Methods:

  • Augmentation of the infraorbital rim with alloplastic implants to support the lower lid and midface.
  • Subperiosteal freeing and elevation of the lower lid and midface for repositioning.
  • Lateral canthopexy to restore palpebral fissure shape and enhance lid support.

Main Results:

  • The described three-maneuver technique effectively addressed lower eyelid descent and palpebral fissure rounding.
  • Successful treatment was observed in 13 morphologically prone patients over a 4-year period.

Conclusions:

  • This surgical approach offers a solution for patients with prominent eyes experiencing lower eyelid malposition.
  • The technique is adaptable for primary correction or revision of deformities secondary to previous lower blepharoplasty.