Abstract
Background
Double-eyelid blepharoplasty was the most prevailing cosmetic procedures in China. To reduce the visible scar and unnatural crease after the removal of the OOM in the traditional full-incision double-eyelid technique. This research tried to introduce and promote the orbicularis oculi muscle sparing full-incision double-eyelid blepharoplasty with more conservative resection of upper eyelid soft tissue.
Methods
The orbicularis oculi muscle sparing full-incision double-eyelid blepharoplasty was operated and evaluated in 227 patients (454 eyes), and the esthetic results, the satisfaction of patients and complications were scored and analyzed at 6–12 months postoperative.
Results
Of the 227 patient, 164 (72.25%) patients were very satisfied, and 49 (21.59%) patients were satisfied, 14 (6.17%) patients were unsatisfied mainly because of the loss of palpebral fold or shallow folds. The average subjective scar score was 4.92 with 209 (92.1%) patients scored very satisfied, 18 patients scored satisfied. No patients experienced the eyelid numbness, dry eyes, and stitch abscess. 8 patients (3.52%) developed mild eye irritation in early postoperative period, however the symptoms resolved spontaneously in 2 weeks.
Conclusion
The orbiculars oculi muscle sparing full-incision double-eyelid blepharoplasty contributes to the conservation of the physiology of the eyelid structure, producing a reliable, nature, dynamic double-eyelid crease with a light scar and less complication.
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Lu, M., Shen, X. The Orbicularis Oculi Muscle Sparing Full-Incision Double-Eyelid Blepharoplasty. Aesth Plast Surg 48, 2254–2260 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-024-03995-2
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