AN OUTER-TABLE SUSPENSION TECHNIQUE FOR ENDOSCOPIC BROWLIFT

Citation
T. Gallaher et al., AN OUTER-TABLE SUSPENSION TECHNIQUE FOR ENDOSCOPIC BROWLIFT, Aesthetic plastic surgery, 21(4), 1997, pp. 262-264
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
ISSN journal
0364216X
Volume
21
Issue
4
Year of publication
1997
Pages
262 - 264
Database
ISI
SICI code
0364-216X(1997)21:4<262:AOSTFE>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
For the past 2 years, we have sought to develop a stable and reliable technique for soft-tissue suspension in the endoscopic browlift, while eliminating the need for permanent or temporary anchoring screws. To this end, we have developed an outer calvarial table fixation techniqu e. This technique allows direct fixation of the periosteum or galea to the outer table of the frontal bone through the use of an outer table calvarial tunnel. The technique has been used in 34 patients, 21 of w hich were followed for more than a year. The results have been consist ent and reliable. We feel this technique affords precise control of so ft tissue suspension during endoscopic browlift, providing long-lastin g elevation and lateral advancement of the brow complex.