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Medial epicanthoplasty using the skin redraping method.

Yeon Woong Oh1, Chul Hwan Seul, Won Min Yoo

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, and Cheong-ju Yonsei Aesthetic Clinic, Seoul, Korea.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|January 19, 2007
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This study introduces a simple skin redraping method for medial epicanthoplasty, effectively correcting epicanthal folds in Asian patients with no visible scarring or need for revisions.

Area of Science:

  • Oculoplastic surgery
  • Cosmetic surgery
  • Asian blepharoplasty

Background:

  • Epicanthal folds and absent supratarsal folds are characteristic of Asian eyelids.
  • Many individuals seek cosmetic enhancement for the medial canthal area.
  • Existing epicanthal fold elimination techniques face challenges with scarring and complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a novel skin redraping method for medial epicanthoplasty.
  • To address the limitations of current techniques in correcting epicanthal folds.
  • To achieve satisfactory cosmetic outcomes with minimal scarring.

Main Methods:

  • Medial epicanthoplasty using a tension-free skin redraping technique was performed on 215 Asian patients between 2002 and 2004.

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  • The procedure involves skin elevation, muscle elimination, and skin trimming.
  • Ancillary procedures like flap design or fixation were not required.

    • Main Results:

    • The skin redraping method resulted in satisfactory outcomes for most patients.
    • No visible scarring was reported, and no revision surgeries were necessary.
    • Incisions were limited to supratarsal and subciliary areas, minimizing scar visibility.

    Conclusions:

    • The skin redraping method is a straightforward and easily executable technique for medial epicanthoplasty.
    • This method effectively avoids tension and visible scarring in the medial canthal region.
    • It offers a simplified approach to correcting epicanthal folds with excellent aesthetic results.