Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi
March 2006
Objective: In order to explore a new method to perform the medial canthoplasty applied with upper eyelid fold formation in a single procedure.
Methods: According to the principles to correct the deformity of the medial canthus, a new method was designed to fetch up the skin defect of the medial side of upper eyelid, minimize the skin scarring around the medial canthus, and form upper eyelid fold.
Results: The 86 cases, which mild or moderate epicanthus without upper eyelid fold, were treated with this technique and long-term follow-ups above 6 months were made.