A Novel Strategy to Achieve Stable and Lasting Double Eyelids in Upper Blepharoplasty

Abstract

Background: Incision blepharoplasty is very common among aesthetic surgery, but the effect of it varies considerably. The quality of incision blepharoplasty is mainly defined by operator's ability, which will result in the uncertainty of operation result. We are committed to seeking a principle to guide every operator to achieve optimum success.

Materials and methods: A retrospective study of 150 patients experienced the new method from January 2020 to May 2022. This method was mainly divided into 4 steps. Firstly, released adhesion between the orbital septum and the levator aponeurosis and the connection between the orbital septum and the pretarsal fascia. Then, dealt with the epicanthus to reduce the resistance. Third, improve the lifting force of opening eyes or decrease the resistance of opening eyes to keep the balance of biomechanics in the upper eyelid. Last, sutured and closed the incision. The postoperative outcomes were assessed by "Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale."

Result: The follow-up period at last for 3 months.-The results showed that the rate of "Very much improve" was 88% (132 patients); that of "Much improve" was 9.3% (14 patients); that of "Not change" was 0.6% (1 patient); and that of "Worse" was 2% (3 patients). The recovery time of patients varied from 2 weeks to 1 month. And the complications of the narrowing and lightening of the double-eyelid line decreased.

Conclusion: Applying the biomechanical balance principle to incision blepharoplasty can generate a more beautiful double-eyelid line and is less likely to trigger off complications.