Is it possible to get an epicanthoplasty without getting double eyelid surgery? My eyes already have a crease; however, I really dislike the fold I have covering my inner eye corner. I know the folds are not extreme but I would prefer myself without them. If the answer is yes, what is the likelihood that the procedure will result in permanent scarring in the inner corner and would it help that my epicanthic folds are not extreme?
February 15, 2016
Answer: Medial epicanthoplasty as a stand alone procedure Hello ra12, thank you for your question and photo. Yes! Medial epicanthoplasty can be done as a stand alone procedure and does not have to be combined with an upper blepharoplasty if you don't need one. The incision can be quite obvious in the early healing phase, and it does have a higher chance of hypertrophic scarring compared to the upper blepharoplasty incision. Good surgical design + technique is critical, and the incision has to be tension free, for the incision to heal well. Good scar management is crucial too - sun avoidance, scar gel, massage etc. If it becomes hypertrophic, steroid injections would be extremely helpful. Hope that helps.
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February 15, 2016
Answer: Medial epicanthoplasty as a stand alone procedure Hello ra12, thank you for your question and photo. Yes! Medial epicanthoplasty can be done as a stand alone procedure and does not have to be combined with an upper blepharoplasty if you don't need one. The incision can be quite obvious in the early healing phase, and it does have a higher chance of hypertrophic scarring compared to the upper blepharoplasty incision. Good surgical design + technique is critical, and the incision has to be tension free, for the incision to heal well. Good scar management is crucial too - sun avoidance, scar gel, massage etc. If it becomes hypertrophic, steroid injections would be extremely helpful. Hope that helps.
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March 6, 2016
Answer: Medial Epicanthoplsty Medial epicanthoplsty may be performed independently of double eyelid surgery. The resultant scars which fade with time are a trade off that needs to be accepted.Please use this information when consulting in person with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
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March 6, 2016
Answer: Medial Epicanthoplsty Medial epicanthoplsty may be performed independently of double eyelid surgery. The resultant scars which fade with time are a trade off that needs to be accepted.Please use this information when consulting in person with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
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