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Tear trough implants for correction of tear trough deformity
1John A. Burns School of Medicine (University of Hawaii), Honolulu.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|April 1, 1993
Summary
The tear trough deformity, a common lower orbital issue, can now be corrected with a specialized suborbital malar implant. This surgical solution offers a definitive fix for this significant facial disfigurement.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Facial Anatomy
Background:
- The tear trough deformity is a prevalent and aesthetically concerning characteristic of the lower orbital region.
- This deformity extends into the cheek, creating a significant disfigurement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the tear trough deformity, including its causes and corrective measures.
- To introduce a novel surgical implant for correcting the tear trough deformity.
Main Methods:
- Focus on the etiology and surgical correction of the tear trough deformity.
- Utilizes a suborbital malar implant available in various sizes.
Main Results:
- The suborbital malar implant effectively alleviates the tear trough deformity.
- The procedure results in a definitive correction for most patients.
Conclusions:
- A suborbital malar implant provides an effective solution for tear trough deformities.
- This approach offers a definitive correction for a common facial disfigurement.