Role of Orbicular Oculi Muscle Resection in Double Eyelid Surgery to Correct Ptosis of Young Adults: A Retrospective Review in 121 Chinese Patients

Background A plump single eyelid with ptosis is the morphological feature of Asians. Orbicularis oculi muscle (OOM) technique can correct ptosis and get a good appearance. Methods A retrospective study was conducted in 121 Chinese patients who underwent double eyelid surgery with medial epicanthoplasty using OOM resection technique from December 2016 to December 2019. Preoperatively, all the patients had good or excellent levator function while skin fold overlapping the upper eyelid margin was found. Palpebral fissure height, upper eyelid margin reflex distance, complications, and cosmetic results were evaluated. Comparisons were performed preoperatively and postoperatively. Results The study included 121 patients. Mean follow-up time was 12.8 months (range, 6–32 months). Mean margin reflex distance increased from 1.96 ± 0.60 mm preoperatively to 3.74 ± 0.50 mm postoperatively (P
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Aesthetic Surgery Source Type: research