Abstract
There are many methods for the correction of cicatricial lagophthalmos. Skin and soft tissue should be used to reconstruct the defect after release of tension. We used a very small orbicularis oculi muscle pedicled skin flap for the correction of mild to moderate degrees of cicatricial lagophthalmos in six cases. A small skin island flap from near the skin defect, pedicled on the orbicularis oculi muscle, was transposed to fill the defect. The length of the skin flap ranged from 5 mm to 11 mm. With a follow-up period ranging from 6 months to 18 months (mean: 11 months),we obtained satisfactory functional and aesthetic results. The eyelid closure was much improved and the discomfort was relieved. All the flaps survived without any healing problems. This small orbicularis oculi myocutaneous flap is very reliable and has a wide range of motion. This technique can be applied to eyelid-skin defects of various causes.
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