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Facial Plast Surg 2018; 34(02): 139-144
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1637728
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Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Endoscopic Browplasty

Heather Lee
1   Lindsay House Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery, Rochester, New York
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Vito C. Quatela
1   Lindsay House Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery, Rochester, New York
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Publication Date:
09 April 2018 (online)

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Abstract

The endoscopic brow lift has become an established procedure that can safely and reliably rejuvenate the upper third of the face. The authors discuss relevant anatomy and considerations for patient selection to optimize surgical outcomes. A detailed review of surgical technique is presented, and the potential complications and means to reduce them are discussed.

Keywords

endoscopic brow lift - browplasty - forehead rejuvenation
 

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