Effect of modified myocutaneous flaps in treatment of lower eyelid relaxation

Objective To observe the effect of modified myocutaneous flaps in the treatment of lower eyelid relaxation. Methods From June 2017 to November 2018, 85 patients with lower eyelid relaxation were treated in our hospital. Modified musculocutaneous flaps were used in all cases. The techniques of preservation of eye fur, treatment of lacrimal grooves and muscle resection and suture were emphasized during the operation. All patients were followed up for 6 months to observe the occurrence of complications. At 6 months after operation, the satisfaction of operation was evaluated. Results After 6 months of follow-up, 79 cases (92.94%) were satisfied. The symptoms included the disappearance of lower eyelid skin relaxation, the disappearance of lower eyelid margin baggy groove, no eyelid retraction, the formation of " orbicularis oculi muscle threshold" on the eyelid margin, and no obvious scar. There were 6 cases of basic satisfaction and 0 cases of unsatisfactory. Two patients had mild eyelid ectropion, 2 patients had slight scar hyperplasia at the lateral canthus incision, and no complications such as retrobulbar hematoma, infection and facial nerve injury occurred. No second repair operation was performed. Conclusions Modified musculocutaneous flaps have a satisfactory effect in the treatment of lower eyelid skin relaxation. It not only takes into account the advantages of the two traditional methods of skin flaps and musculocutaneous flaps, but also retains the natural physiological curvature of eye fur. It can also significantly improve the wrinkles and lacrimal grooves of lower eyelid. It is worthy popularizing. Key words: Eyelids; Skin aging; Modified myocutaneous flaps; Lower eyelid relaxation correction