The extended minimal incision approach to midface rejuvenation.
Recent major advancements in comprehensive facial rejuvenation have focused on management of midfacial aging. Multiple techniques have been described to treat the aging midface; the mere nature of so many approaches is evidence that no one technique has prevailed. Although the nasolabial region remains a challenge to correct, the approach described herein provides comprehensive rejuvenation of the midface, lateral brow, and jawline. The technique is performed via a minimal incision brow-lift approach and has been performed (with minor modifications) by the senior author in more than 650 patients over the past 9 years. The technique has proven to be safe, reliable, and effective.
Pontius
Allison T
AT
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Williams Center for Excellence, 1072 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110, USA.
Williams
Edwin F
EF
D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D002610:Cheek / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005546:Forehead / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010521:Periosteum / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques