Epicanthoplasty

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Epicanthoplasty
Intervention
ICD-9-CM 08

Epicanthoplasty is eye surgery to remove the epicanthal folds. It can be a challenging procedure because the epicanthal folds overlay the lacrimal canaliculi (tear drainage canals).[1] Although an epicanthic fold can also be associated with a less prominent upper eyelid crease (a feature commonly termed "single eyelids" as opposed to "double eyelids"), and is a trait that appears more commonly in East Asian ethnicities, the two features are distinct; a person may have both epicanthal folds and an upper eyelid crease, one and not the other, or neither.[2] Single eyelids are reshaped using Asian blepharoplasty.

Epicanthoplasty may leave visible post-surgical scar lines. A common corrective technique involves using Z-plasty.[citation needed]

References

  1. ↑ Meronk, F. "Epicanthoplasty". Retrieved May 11, 2006.
  2. ↑ Lam Facial Plastics "Asian Blepharoplasty". Retrieved July 12, 2012.

See also

Eye surgery and other procedures (ICD-9-CM V3 08–16+95.0–95.2, ICD-10-PCS 08)
Adnexa
Eyelids
Lacrimal system
Globe
Cornea
Iris, ciliary body,
sclera, and anterior chamber
Lens
Retina, choroid,
vitreous, and posterior chamber
Orbit and eyeball
Extraocular muscles
Medical imaging
Eye examination
Radiotherapy

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