Endoscopic assistance in a variety of complicated facelift and postoperative repair in frontal and temporal areas
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2014.01.001
- VernacularTitle:内镜在额颞部除皱术及术后再次修复中的应用
- Author:
Xiaogen HU
;
Haihuan MA
;
Huijie QI
;
Zhiqing XUE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Facelift;
Endoscope;
Frontal;
Temporal;
Reconstructive surgical procedures
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2014;20(1):1-4
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To introduce the advantages of the endoscopic assistance in primary and secondary face-lift in the frontal and temporal areas.Methods 67 cases were involved in the study,22 of them were secondary facelift cases.The follow-up period ranged from 1 month to 2 years.The patients and doctors satisfactory rate were recorded and the complications were also reported.Results All 67 cases had complete recovery without serious complications.The patient's satisfactory rate was 85％ (57/67),and the doctor's satisfactory rate was 89％ (60/67).Some early minor complications included dimpling at the suture site,asymmetry,overcorrection,transitory paralysis,late edema,scar and fall-off of hair among 80％ or so of patients.4 cases experienced hematoma on the frontal areas.The hematoma disappeared after early aspiration and later fomentation.2 cases had wound ulceration in the temporal 3 months after operation.The anchoring materials were removed and the ulceration tissues were excised 6 months after operation.The wound healed completely.2 patients experienced skin necrosis and depression due to careless electric cauterization on the frontal area.The depression gradually became smooth and inconspicuous after 6 months.All these complications were resolved and became negligible about 6 months after operation.Conclusions Endoscopic assistance is valuable in primary and secondary face-lift in the frontal and temporal areas.It is reliable and worthwhile to introduce the technique for patients aged less than 50-year-old.
