Correction of the epicanthal fold and angulus oculi using the Z-epicanthoplasty / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore a new procedure for aesthetic correction of the medial epicanthal fold aim at the etiopathogenesis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The new Z-epicanthoplasty devise the upper and inferior margin of angle of eye medial as one angle of the Z.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>From 2004 to 2006, 129 patients were treated by using the method. Follow-up 6 to 24 months, all patients were satisfied by eliminating the medial epicanthal fold without obvious scar.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The method is more effect than traditionally Z-plasty. Our technique is a simple, advanced procedure that can be performed widely.</p>