Supraorbital Bone Shaving (S.O.S Procedure) in Restoration of Upper Lateral Convexity in Sunken Eyes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sunken eyes have become a most important target of periorbital area aesthetics. Throughout history, the aesthetics of the periorbital region have been emphasized, and various surgical techniques related to this region have been described. Most of these techniques provide only soft tissue solutions; therefore, additional surgical interventions may be required. The aim of our study was to introduce an endoscopic supraorbital shaving (SOS) technique for the treatment of individuals with sunken eyes.

Methods

Between 2020 and 2021, 34 patients (30 females, 4 males; mean age 36.2 years) with sunken eyes were treated with our described technique. All patients underwent an endoscopic SOS procedure under general anesthesia.

Results

A total of 34 patients (30 women a

SUBMITTER: Askeroglu U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11499422 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature