One Triangle-Blepharoplasty Flap for Anterior Lamellae Pretarsal Defects on the Upper Eyelid

J Craniofac Surg. 2021 Nov-Dec;32(8):2830-2832. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000007718.

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to present the outcomes of one triangle blepharoplasty flap upper eyelid (UE) reconstruction. It is a hardly recognized technique used to repair anterior lamella pretarsal defects resulting from the removal of lesions on the UE.

Methods: Retrospective review of three excised lesions reconstructed with one triangle-blepharoplasty flap technique between 2017 and 2020 at Río Hortega University Hospital in Valladolid, Spain. It is a technique to reconstruct wide-based anterior lamella UE lesions, 25% to 50% UE length. Demographic characteristics, histology results and complications are presented.

Results: Medical records of three patients have been reviewed with a minimum follow-up of 6 months (mean follow up of 16 months). The patient's average age was 67 years. Histology results were three seborrheic keratosis. There were no intra or post-surgical complications and all had good functional and aesthetic upper lid results.

Conclusions: The reconstruction of pretarsal lesions limited to the anterior lamella of the UE using one triangle-blepharoplasty flap is a technique with good functional and aesthetic results.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blepharoplasty*
  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Eyelid Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Eyelids / surgery
  • Humans
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Surgical Flaps