PMID: 11324876Apr 28, 2001Paper

Oriental double eyelid: a limited-incision technique

Annals of Plastic Surgery
S Y Yang

Abstract

Although there are many procedures reported in the literature regarding the double-eyelid operation, they can be categorized basically into two groups: nonincision and incision. Conventionally, the nonincision technique has been shown to produce little postoperative edema. However, the probability of the fold disappearing is high, and this technique cannot be performed in patients with fatty eyelids. Conversely, the incision technique has contrary characteristics. As an alternative option, the author developed a limited-incision single-stitch technique that minimizes tissue injury and provides adequate adhesion for fold formation. With this method, a small single incision (3-4 mm) is made in the upper eyelid. Through the incision, the orbital fat can be removed, when indicated. Under direct vision, a levator aponeurosis or tarsus is attached to the muscle and the dermis of the pretarsal margin by a single stitch. This technique gives a durable, natural fold; has a short recovery time; and can be applied to patients with fatty eyelids. This method has the merits of both the incision and the nonincision techniques, and avoids the disadvantages of both procedures.

References

Aug 1, 1991·Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery·H A Zarem, J I Resnick
Feb 1, 1989·Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery·S M BaekA Bindiger
Jun 1, 1985·Annals of Plastic Surgery·L C Hin
Aug 1, 1984·Archives of Ophthalmology·M T Doxanas, R L Anderson
Jul 1, 1997·Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery·J S LeeI C Song

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Aug 3, 2010·Seminars in Plastic Surgery·Marilyn Q NguyenTue A Dinh
Dec 13, 2012·Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery : JPRAS·Tsutomu Mizuno
May 17, 2013·Annals of Plastic Surgery·Zhou JingheFan Xiling
Oct 22, 2020·The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery·Wen J DiYong Q Wang
Jul 10, 2021·Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India·Arjun Handa, Shruti Marwah

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.