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Forehead lifting: the juxtapilose subperiosteal approach
Ivo Pitanguy1, Natale Ferriera Gontijo de Amorim
1The Ivo Pitanguy Clinic, Rua Dona Mariana 65, Rio de Janeiro 22280-020, Brazil. pitanguy@visualnet.com.br
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|April 3, 2003
Summary
A novel surgical technique using a juxtapilose incision and subperiosteal forehead approach effectively corrects eyebrow ptosis and signs of aging in the upper face. This safe and efficient method allows for controlled eyebrow repositioning.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Medicine
- Facial Anatomy
Background:
- Aging commonly results in eyebrow ptosis, altering the upper facial aesthetic.
- This descent can occur even at younger ages, impacting facial appearance.
- Previous limited approaches exist for treating this condition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a specific surgical technique for correcting eyebrow ptosis.
- To present the juxtapilose incision and subperiosteal forehead approach.
- To evaluate this method as an ancillary procedure for facial aging correction.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a juxtapilose incision placed laterally at the anterior hairline margin.
- Performing subperiosteal undermining of the entire forehead.
- Dissecting structures responsible for eyebrow descent.
Main Results:
- The described procedure is safe and expedient.
- It allows for controlled repositioning of the eyebrow.
- The technique effectively addresses eyebrow ptosis and upper facial aging.
Conclusions:
- The juxtapilose incision combined with a subperiosteal forehead approach is a practical method.
- This technique offers a controlled solution for eyebrow repositioning.
- It serves as a valuable ancillary procedure for correcting the aging face.