[Endoscopic brow lift]

HNO. 2012 Oct;60(10):868-72. doi: 10.1007/s00106-012-2576-0.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Endoscopic surgical techniques have greatly increased in popularity with the advent of modern endoscopes. Endoscopic brow lifting has largely replaced older, more invasive procedures. With this technique a skilled surgeon can identify and treat a ptotic eyebrow by addressing the relevant anatomy, including the frontalis, corrugator, procerus and orbicularis oculi muscles. The frontalis muscle can then be permanently fixed into a predesignated position using titanium screws and permanent sutures. This approach has allowed facial plastic surgeons to address the ptotic brow with decreased rates of edema, hematoma, hypesthesia, alopecia and scarring.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Eyebrows / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*