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Using methyl methacrylate in forehead contouring for aesthetic purposes.

Yong Tai Song1

  • 1From the JOGAK Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|September 17, 2013
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a minimally invasive outpatient procedure for aesthetic forehead augmentation using methyl methacrylate. The technique offers a safe and effective method for improving forehead contour with high patient satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Cranial deformities and aesthetic concerns often require forehead contouring.
  • Current methods, including autologous bone grafts and alloplastic implants, are typically invasive.
  • There is a need for minimally invasive cosmetic surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel, minimally invasive outpatient procedure for aesthetic forehead augmentation.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and patient satisfaction of methyl methacrylate forehead augmentation.

Main Methods:

  • A V-shaped transverse scalp incision (5 cm) was made behind the hairline under local anesthesia.
  • Subperiosteal dissection allowed for the insertion of methyl methacrylate.
  • The material was manually molded to achieve the desired forehead contour.

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Main Results:

  • 210 patients underwent the procedure between January 2006 and November 2012.
  • The amount of methyl methacrylate used ranged from 10 to 40 mL (mean 25 mL).
  • High patient satisfaction was reported with minimal side effects over a mean follow-up of 45 months.

Conclusions:

  • Aesthetic forehead augmentation using methyl methacrylate is an effective outpatient procedure.
  • The technique offers a minimally invasive approach with a high degree of patient satisfaction.
  • Methyl methacrylate forehead augmentation presents a viable option for cosmetic contouring.