Endoscopic forehead lift: an operative technique

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1996 Dec;98(7):1148-57; discussion 1158. doi: 10.1097/00006534-199612000-00003.

Abstract

On the basis of over 100 endoscopic forehead lifts, we present an in-depth view of the current operative technique. The critical components are the following: (1) a subgaleal resection of muscle insertions rather than a subperiosteal approach to muscle origins, (2) a complete periosteal release along the lateral orbital rim, (3) a vertical suspension utilizing screws and staples that are removed at 1 week, and (4) a lateral temporal expansion using absorbable sutures. With this technique, a more controlled eyebrow position and eyebrow shape can be achieved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Forehead / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Rhytidoplasty / methods*