A Modified Double-Eyelid Blepharoplasty: Tarsus Linkage Mechanism

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Abstract Background Double-eyelid blepharoplasty is the most popular plastic surgery in East Asia. The incisional methods are divided into two schools. The traditional method produces a stable eyelid, but will leave a postoperative scar. The other is represented by “Park,” creating dynamic double-eyelid technology. Its advantage is that there is only mild scarring, but its disadvantages are asymmetry, corneal exposure, and loss of the palpebral furrow. Due to these various complications, we here propose an improved incisional blepharoplasty with the tarsus linkage mechanism. Methods This work covers 482 patients who underwent surgery from March 2018 to March 2022. All patients completed 6 months of postoperative follow-up. The basic procedure described here involves removing the pre-tarsal tissue without completely incising the orbicularis and suturing the orbicularis and the tarsus into a unit. This connection provides a more robust and stable eyelid adhesion. Results As reported by physicians, 412 patients (85.5%) had satisfactory results, 69 patients (14.3%) had somewhat satisfactory results, and 1 patient (0.2%) had unsatisfactory results. As reported by the patients, 424 patients (88.0%) were satisfied, 57 patients (11.8%) were somewhat satisfied, and 1 patient (0.2%) was unsatisfied. Conclusion This study proposes a modified double-eyelid blepharoplasty with the tarsus linkage mechanism. It is suitable for most primary eye cases, particularly in patients with lax upper lid skin and high levels of upper orbital fat. Level of Evidence V This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266.