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  • Title: [The treatment of ectropion following lower eyelid blepharoplasty with tissue expander in infra-orbital region].
    Author: Chen B, Xiong M.
    Journal: Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi; 2002 May; 18(3):168-9. PubMed ID: 12189706.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To introduce a new method to correct ectropion following lower eyelid blepharoplasty. METHODS: To expand the skin and tissue in the infra-orbital region of ectropion following lower eyelid blepharoplasty by using an expander (30-50 ml) from oral vestibulum. After 1-2 weeks, the ectropion could be corrected. RESULTS: 32 cases were all successful by using this methods. CONCLUSION: It is a effective method expanding the skin and tissue in infra-orbital region by tissue expander to correct the ectropion following lower eyelid blepharoplasty.
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