Esthetic evaluation and treatment of the upper one third of the face

J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1991 Jan;49(1):27-32. doi: 10.1016/0278-2391(91)90263-l.

Abstract

Esthetic assessment and treatment planning for the upper one third of the face is reviewed. The importance of esthetic anatomy in evaluation of the face as a whole is stressed. Three basic approaches to the forehead and brow lift are discussed, with particular regard to patient selection, indications, and contraindications. Clinical cases are presented as examples.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Esthetics*
  • Eyebrows
  • Face / anatomy & histology
  • Face / surgery*
  • Female
  • Forehead / pathology
  • Forehead / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Surgery, Plastic / methods