The endoscopically assisted forehead lift using skull cortical tunnel fixation--a report of 19 cases.
- Author:
Xiu-Di YE
1
;
Shu-Jun LE
;
Yu-Sheng YU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Blepharoplasty; methods; Endoscopy; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Forehead; surgery; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Periosteum; surgery; Rhytidoplasty; methods
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2005;21(5):342-344
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the effect of the fixation on skull and thorough mobilization of the brow area on the results of the endoscopically assisted subperiosteal forehead lift.
METHODSThe operation procedure included adequate subperiosteal dissection, especially at the frontotemporal transition area; complete mobilization of the brow area and fixation of the incised scalp to the skull through a cortical tunnel without tension. 19 patients received the operation.
RESULTSLong-term follow-up showed that all the 19 patients were satisfied with the surgical results. A transient frontal branch paresis happened in one case, which resolved in 3 months spontaneously without sequelae.
CONCLUSIONSCortical tunnel fixation well keeps the brows at a lifted position and achieves persistent rejuvenation of the forehead.
