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Naso-jugal groove leveling with fat tissue
1Escola Paulista de Medicina, Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|April 1, 1993
Summary
Fixation of the septum orbitale causes a depressed naso-jugal groove. Releasing this fixation and adding fat tissue can effectively level the groove and prevent recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Anatomy
Background:
- The naso-jugal groove, a common aesthetic concern, can be caused by the anatomical fixation of the septum orbitale.
- This fixation occurs at the inferior-medial aspect of the arcus marginalis, leading to a depressed appearance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a surgical technique for correcting a depressed naso-jugal groove.
- To address the underlying cause of the groove by releasing septum orbitale fixation.
Main Methods:
- Surgical release of the septum orbitale from its fixation to the arcus marginalis.
- Undermining the tissue subjacent to the naso-jugal groove.
- Repositioning or grafting fat tissue into the undermined space to restore volume.
Main Results:
- Successful leveling of the depressed naso-jugal groove was achieved.
- The described technique effectively addresses the anatomical cause of the groove.
Conclusions:
- Liberating the septum orbitale from the arcus marginalis is crucial for correcting naso-jugal groove depression.
- Incorporating fat grafting or sliding techniques helps prevent recurrence and achieve a smooth contour.