Lateral brow lift: a surgical proposal.
BACKGROUND
In search of alternative techniques for lateral brow lifts in an attempt to offer a less traumatic procedure with lasting results, we developed a simple technique for a lateral brow lift (LBL) that involves suspending the lateral portion of the frontalis muscle. It replaces raising the temporal flap in a conventional face-lift.


METHODS
We present a description of the technique and review the histories of 71 patients who underwent this procedure in a private practice from 2002 to 2008. The technique may have been combined with a blepharoplasty or face-lift.


RESULTS
The mean operative time was 20 min. Postoperative edema lasted 2 days. We obtained optimal results in 93% of the patients at postoperative month 6. There were complications in 10% of the cases, the most frequent of which was recidivism. No alopecia, paralysis, or vascular complications were observed.


CONCLUSIONS
Our technique is safe and versatile and produces good results, which makes it an excellent choice in the surgical armamentarium of facial rejuvenation.
Centurión
Patricio
P
Clínica Montesur, Surco, Lima, Perú. pcentury@rcp.net.pe
Romero
Carolina
C
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005138:Eyebrows; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005546:Forehead / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010568:Peru; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging; D016896:Treatment Outcome