Lateral brow lift: a surgical proposal

Abstract

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.

Conclusion: Our technique is safe and versatile and produces good results, which makes it an excellent choice in the surgical armamentarium of facial rejuvenation.