The short answer is no, it does not.
Epicanthoplasties are used for elongating the eye in the horizontal dimension, removal of the mongolian fold and/or converting a tapered double eyelid crease to a parallel one.
Ectropion correction depends on the cause, as well as the timing. Typically, if the ectropion is caused by surgery, then the timing plays an important role. early ectropion is typically treated conservatively with eyelid gel, scar massage, taping and sometimes steroid injections. They resolve in the majority of the cases after a few weeks. However, if the ectropion is very severe or it has already been a long period since the surgery, then some form of corrective procedure is usually required depending on the anatomical layer of the eyelid being affected; a simple lateral canthopexy can help in many cases, although the corrective procedure of choice can be one of many depending on the surgeon’s assessment.
Ectropion due to burns or other traumatic injury will need to be assessed independently for a suitable corrective procedure.
I hope that answers your question.
Best Regards,
Dr. Samuel Ho
