Using methyl methacrylate in forehead contouring for aesthetic purposes

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.

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.