Combination of multiple procedures to repair of severe lower eyelid ectropion / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>Lower eyelid ectropion is one of the most severe complications following lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Combination of multiple procedures was used to repair this deformity and the results were observed.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Severe lower eyelid ectropion following blepharoplasty was repaired with the combination method of multiple procedures, including transferring the island forehead flap, buried guiding suture of the lower eyelid skin to orbital periosteum and horizontal lid-shortening. 10 patients (15 eyelids) with lower eyelid ectropion after blepharoplasty were treated with the above method from Mar 2001 to Mar 2004.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The lower eyelid ectropion was repaired effectively. All the patients were satisfied with the results.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The combination method of multiple procedures was an effective method for severe lower eyelid ectropion.</p>