Correction of epicanthus by transverse-one's procedure / 中华医学美学美容杂志
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
; (6): 313-315, 2009.
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in Chinese
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ABSTRACT
Objective To explore a simple and effective epicanthoplasty.Methods A total of 65 cases were corrected by incising the epicanthus levelly,extending the incision along the lower palpebral margin,separating the skin about 1 cm×1 cm scope below incision,cutting off part of the orbicularis and epicanthus ligament,fixing epicanthus angle to nasal aponeurosis,and suturing the incision without tension.Results All the cases corrected by the transverse-one's procedure were followup one month to one year,and satisfactory results obtained.Conclusion This method is a simple and effective epicanthoplasty with less tissue damage and good appearance.
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Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
Year:
2009
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