[Lower lid blepharoplasty by using the principles of plastic surgery and the technique of orbital fat release]

Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2000 May;16(3):171-3.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To create a new method for lower lid blepharoplasty in order to prevent the complication of lower lid ectropion after the operation.

Methods: Eight patients with 16 eyelids were undergoing the lower lid blepharoplasty with the use of plastic surgery principles and the technique of orbital fat release. The following-ups were carried out in each patient.

Results: Eight patients with 16 eyelids were treated with the above-mentioned technique. The satisfactory results were achieved with good appearance.

Conclusion: The above-mentioned technique is a safe, simple and effective method for the lower lid blepharoplasty.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blepharoplasty / methods*
  • Eyelids / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures