[Endoscopic fronto-temporo-malar face lift. Technique and results apropos of 18 cases].
Endoscopy was recently introduced into facial cosmetic surgery in 1992 following the work by O. Ramirez and N. Isse. Endoscopic facelift is not only a surgical approach, but also represents a new pathophysiological concept. The creation of a new balance between levators and depressors of the eyebrow allows ascension of the eyebrow and reduction of hypertonicity of the frontalis muscle, responsible for horizontal wrinkles. Based on a series of 18 patients operated at the Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital over the last 2 years, the authors describe the technique, the complications and define the indications.
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Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France.
D000328:Adult; D002610:Cheek; D004724:Endoscopy; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011182:Postoperative Care; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods