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Chung-Sheng Lai1, Ching-Hung Lai, Yi-Chia Wu

  • 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, 100 Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.

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Medial epicanthoplasty effectively reduces the inner canthal distance in Asian patients, creating a more natural aesthetic. This surgical technique, addressing layered structures, yields high patient satisfaction and long-term results without fold recurrence.

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Area of Science:

  • Oculoplastic surgery
  • Asian blepharoplasty
  • Facial aesthetics

Background:

  • Epicanthal folds are a distinctive feature of Asian eyelids.
  • Medial epicanthoplasty techniques aim to improve aesthetic outcomes.
  • Anatomical variations necessitate tailored surgical designs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a specific medial epicanthoplasty technique in Asian patients.
  • To assess the impact of the technique on inner canthal distance (ICD).
  • To determine patient satisfaction and long-term efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Performed medial epicanthoplasty on 86 Asian patients (Sept 2006 - Nov 2010).
  • Utilized a layered approach including Z-plasty incision, myotomy, and medial canthal ligament (MCL) plication.
  • Measured ICD using ImageJ software pre- and post-surgery (3 months).

Main Results:

  • Significant ICD shortening observed in all patients.
  • ICD shortening averaged 10.78% without MCL plication and 15.66% with MCL plication.
  • High patient satisfaction reported with no recurrence of epicanthal folds.

Conclusions:

  • The described layered medial epicanthoplasty technique effectively corrects medial epicanthus features.
  • The procedure achieves desirable cosmetic results with minimal scarring.
  • MCL plication enhances ICD reduction for improved aesthetic outcomes.