Comparison of Long-Term Stability Between Continuous and Two-Point Buried Suture Methods in Double Eyelid Surgery: A 4-Year Retrospective Cohort Study of 1000 Cases.

Background: Double eyelid surgery is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure characterized by a short downtime. Continuous and two-point methods are widely utilized buried suture techniques; however, direct comparisons of their long-term stabilities are scarce. This study aimed to compare the long-term stability and reoperation rates between the continuous and two-point buried suture methods.

Methods: We analyzed reoperation rates, time to reoperation, and reasons for reoperation in 1,000 cases (500 cases for each technique). Multivariate analysis was performed using Kaplan-Meier survival curves and Cox proportional hazards models.

Results: Reoperation rates were significantly lower with the continuous method (13.4%) than with the two-point method (26.2%; p < 0.001). Cox model analysis revealed that the two-point method significantly increased the risk of reoperation (hazard ratio = 2.1, p < 0.001). The primary reason for reoperation was suture loosening (81.87%).

Conclusion: The continuous method resulted in lower reoperation rates and superior long-term stability. These findings provide evidence-based guidance for selecting surgical techniques for double eyelid surgery.

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