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Fronto-Orbital Osteotomy Reshaping for Supraorbital Ridge Protrusion
Bin Yang1, Xue Dong, Zhi-yong Zhang
1*Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P.R. China †Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin, P.R. China.
This study presents a reliable fronto-orbital reshaping osteotomy technique to correct prominent supraorbital ridges. The surgical method effectively improved facial aesthetics and yielded satisfactory outcomes with no major complications.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Aesthetic Surgery
Background:
- Supraorbital ridge protrusion is a common aesthetic concern in China.
- Surgical correction methods for this condition are not widely documented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel surgical technique for correcting supraorbital ridge protrusion.
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this technique.
Main Methods:
- A frontal bone flap was created by removing the anterior wall of the frontal sinus and outer frontal bone cortex.
- The flap was reshaped and fixed using microabsorbable or titanium plates and screws.
- Preoperative and postoperative measurements included anteroposterior depth (A-PD), nasofrontal angle, and forehead inclination.
Main Results:
- All patients achieved satisfactory aesthetic results.
- Significant improvement in supraorbital ridge prominence was observed.
- Postoperative A-PD showed a statistically significant difference (P=0.043), indicating successful correction.
Conclusions:
- Fronto-orbital reshaping osteotomy is a dependable surgical option for supraorbital ridge protrusion.
- The technique demonstrated a high safety profile with no major complications during a 1-year follow-up.
- Satisfying aesthetic outcomes were consistently achieved.
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