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Simple epicanthoplasty with minimal scar.

So-Ki Yi1, Hye-Won Paik, Paik-Kwon Lee

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, 505 Banpo-Dong, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, Korea.

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|May 9, 2007
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This study presents a simple epicanthoplasty technique to correct medial epicanthal folds, achieving excellent cosmetic results with minimal scarring for patients desiring larger-looking eyes.

Area of Science:

  • Oculoplastic Surgery
  • Cosmetic Surgery

Background:

  • Asian eyelids often feature epicanthal folds, influencing aesthetic desires for wider eyes.
  • Medial epicanthoplasty aims to improve aesthetics by lengthening the palpebral fissure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel surgical method for medial epicanthal fold correction.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and aesthetic outcomes of the described technique.

Main Methods:

  • A simple epicanthoplasty technique with minimal scarring was performed on 52 patients.
  • The procedure was conducted between December 2001 and August 2005.

Main Results:

  • The technique demonstrated excellent, long-lasting results with inconspicuous scarring.

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  • A small percentage of patients experienced minor scar depression, which was successfully managed.

    • Conclusions:

    • Simple epicanthoplasty offers an effective solution for medial epicanthal folds, overcoming common surgical challenges.
    • This method is versatile and suitable for various patient cases requiring medial epicanthal fold correction.