Simple Internal Fixation Method Using Barbed Thread for Transconjunctival Orbital Fat Repositioning

New Internal Fixation Technique for Transconjunctival Fat Repositioning

To treat tear trough deformities in young patients, transconjunctival orbital fat repositioning has been widely used. Although internal fixation of transposed fat enables more secure and stable fixation than the externalized percutaneous suture method, the latter is used more commonly because of the narrow operation field and consequent technical difficulty of the internal fixation method. We d...

Transconjunctival orbital fat repositioning for tear trough deformity in young Asians.

BACKGROUND Tear trough deformity is a primary complaint in those who believe it causes an old and tired appearance. This deformity naturally increases with aging, but there are younger people that also complain about the appearance of their lower eyelid area. Recently, many authors have reported good results treating this deformity with transconjunctival orbital fat repositioning. Although Kawa...

Traumatic transconjunctival orbital emphysema.

Orbital emphysema can be produced by trans-conjunctival migration of air from a high pressure airgun. In an industrial accident an 8 mm conjunctival laceration was produced in the superior fornix which acted as a portal of entry for air into the subconjunctival, subcutaneous, and retrobulbar spaces. Computed tomography revealed no evidence of orbital fracture and showed that traumatic orbital e...

Malar fat pad repositioning in facelifting: a simple technique of suspension and fixation.

BACKGROUND Aging in the malar fat pad is mainly caused by ptosis of the fibroadipose layer. In the lower level of the face, atrophy or osseous rotation may contribute to the signs and symptoms of facial aging. OBJECTIVES The senior author (CYC) describes his simple technique of suspension and fixation of the malar fat pad and the jowl during facial rejuvenation surgery. METHODS Ten patients...

Midface Thread Lifting: Method of Internal Suturing