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Minimizing Postoperative Scars in Epicanthoplasty: A Concise Review.

Fredrik A Fineide^1,2,3,4,5, Richard C Allen^6,7, Elin Bohman^7,8

¹Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.

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|December 10, 2025

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This review explores scar-minimizing techniques for epicanthoplasty to reduce hypertrophic scarring. The skin redraping technique shows promise for diverse cases, though further research is needed.

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Oculoplastic surgery
Cosmetic surgery
Scar revision techniques

Background:

Epicanthal folds are common anatomical features, often addressed with epicanthoplasty.
Hypertrophic scarring is a significant concern following epicanthoplasty, particularly in genetically susceptible individuals.
Minimizing scarring is crucial for patient satisfaction in cosmetic eyelid surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing literature on scar-minimizing strategies for medial epicanthoplasty.
To provide surgeons with an overview of techniques aimed at reducing post-operative scarring.
To identify promising approaches for managing hypertrophic scarring after epicanthoplasty.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed and EMBASE databases.
The search was performed on October 25, 2025.
Eighty-five publications were selected for inclusion in the review.

Main Results:

Recent advancements focus on tension release techniques within the epicanthal fold.
Current procedures generally demonstrate good tolerability and low recurrence rates.
High patient satisfaction is frequently reported with modern epicanthoplasty techniques.

Conclusions:

No single epicanthoplasty technique is universally applicable to all patients.
The skin redraping technique appears versatile and associated with limited scarring across various scenarios.
Further prospective, randomized studies are essential to compare the efficacy and cosmetic outcomes of different approaches.