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Sherfedinov A.S.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Rybakin A.V.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Manturova N.E.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Septum orbitale as a key element in lower blepharoplasty: evolution from classic to tissue-sparing techniques

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Sherfedinov A.S., Rybakin A.V., Manturova N.E.

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Journal: Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2025;(2‑2): 96‑102

DOI: 10.17116/plast.hirurgia202502296

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SEPTUM ORBITALE AS A KEY ELEMENT IN LOWER BLEPHAROPLASTY: EVOLUTION FROM CLASSIC TO TISSUE-SPARING TECHNIQUES
SEPTUM ORBITALE AS A KEY ELEMENT IN LOWER BLEPHAROPLASTY: EVOLUTION FROM CLASSIC TO TISSUE-SPARING TECHNIQUES

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Sherfedinov AS, Rybakin AV, Manturova NE. Septum orbitale as a key element in lower blepharoplasty: evolution from classic to tissue-sparing techniques. Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2025;(2‑2):96‑102. (In Russ., In Engl.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/plast.hirurgia202502296

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Abstract:

Lower blepharoplasty is still one of the most sought-after procedures in facial aesthetic surgery. Modern approaches demonstrate a shift from resections to tissue-sparing techniques aimed at maintaining and restoring the volume of soft tissues and anatomical structures in periocular region. Understanding the role of septum orbitale not only as anatomical barrier but also as functional element of the lower eyelid opens new possibilities for optimization of surgical techniques. A systematic review is devoted to evolution of lower blepharoplasty over the past 50 years with emphasis on anatomical and functional significance of septum orbitale.

Keywords:

septum orbitale
lower blepharoplasty
plastic surgery
ectropion
lower eyelid eversion
orbital fat pad
review

Authors:

Sherfedinov A.S.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Rybakin A.V.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Manturova N.E.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Received:

13.05.2025

Accepted:

29.05.2025

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