Subperiosteal endoscopic frontoplasty with temporal fixation by sutures

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

The aging of the upper third of the face is characterized by ptosis of the eyebrow, glabellar wrinkles and frontal transverse wrinkles. Treatment can be performed through coronal frontoplasty, temporal frontoplasty with limited incisions and endoscopic frontoplasty. The aim of this study is to describe the technique of subperiosteal endoscopic frontoplasty with myotomy of the muscles of the glabellar region and fixation of the flap in the deep temporal fascia, evaluating its applicability and effectiveness.

Methods:

Twenty-four female patients who underwent endoscopic frontoplasty associated with upper blepharoplasty, aged between 37 and 72 years old, over a 10-year period were evaluated. Measurements between the distance from the inter-pupillary line and the upper portion of the eyebrow were performed through photographic analysis using the Mirror 6.0 digital image system, in the medial, central and lateral regions on each side, in the preoperative period, and in the 6 month postoperative period.

Results:

The average age was 52 years. There was statistical significance (p<0.05) in all evaluated eyebrow areas, the mean was 0.3 cm higher. Complications were: 1 case of wire extrusion, 1 case of asymmetry, 2 cases of insufficient correction of the eyebrow and 2 cases of recurrence of glabellar wrinkles.

Conclusion:

Subperiosteal endoscopic frontoplasty with myotomy of the muscles of the glabellar region and fixation of the flap in the deep temporal fascia with stitches, proved to be effective in the treatment of aging of the upper third of the face, with statistically proven results, low morbidity and good aesthetic results.

Keywords:
Aesthetics; Face; Frontal Bone; Periosteum; Reconstructive surgical procedures; Video recording