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This study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of a new 3-step combined technique in treating involutional ectropion. Methods: The surgical technique consists of a combination of lateral lid-shortening with removal of a base-up triangle (modified Bick procedure), lower eyelid skin release, and transposition of a laterally based myocutaneous flap from the upper eyelid. A retrospective chart review was conducted for all patients treated with this procedure at our institution between 2012 and 2023 was performed. Self-reported patient satisfaction with functional and esthetic outcomes was evaluated three months after surgery. Results: A total of thirty-six patients (forty-five eyelids) were included in the study, with a mean follow-up period of 22 months (range 3\u2013144). Minor surgical revision was performed in one case for early wound dehiscence following premature stitches removal. The overall success rate was 93.2%, with one case of undercorrection and two cases of recurrence recorded at three years postoperatively. No additional complications or recurrences were observed during the follow-up period. Conclusions: The 3-step combined procedure demonstrated high efficacy and safety, offering excellent functional and esthetic outcomes. This approach provides a reliable solution for treating involutional ectropion, making it a valuable addition to the surgical options for this condition.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/jcm14010128","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,12,31]],"date-time":"2024-12-31T07:00:37Z","timestamp":1735628437000},"page":"128","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":5,"title":["3-Step Combined Technique for Correction of Involutional Lower Eyelid Ectropion: A Case Series"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"14","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-2410-6083","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Corrado","family":"Rubino","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"},{"name":"Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Emilio","family":"Trignano","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"},{"name":"Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Stefano","family":"Dore","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"},{"name":"Ophthalmology Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3052-2662","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Antonio","family":"Pinna","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"},{"name":"Ophthalmology Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Nicola","family":"Tsatsaris","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Section of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University Hospital, 37126 Verona, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Federico","family":"Ziani","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"},{"name":"Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Training Program, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Lucia","family":"Sangalli","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"},{"name":"Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Training Program, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-2985-5902","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Matilde","family":"Tettamanzi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"},{"name":"Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Training Program, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-3095-9402","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Silvia","family":"Rampazzo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Plastic Surgery Unit, University Hospital Trust of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"},{"name":"Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Training Program, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2024,12,29]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"317","DOI":"10.1097\/IOP.0b013e3182115229","article-title":"Involutional Entropion and Ectropion of the Lower Eyelid: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in the Elderly Population","volume":"27","author":"Damasceno","year":"2011","journal-title":"Ophthal. 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