title: The extended minimal incision approach to midface rejuvenation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Williams Center for Excellence, 1072 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110, USA.
authors.forename: Allison T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Pontius
authors.forename: Edwin F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: 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