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Centro-lateral subperiosteal vertical midface lift.
Johannes Franz Hönig1, Daniel Knutti2, Frank Michael Hasse3
1Georg-August-Universität, Goettingen, Germany ; Paracelsus Klinik, Hannover, Germany.
GMS Interdisciplinary Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery DGPW
|October 28, 2015
Summary
Fiberendoscopic video-assisted facial rejuvenation offers an advanced aesthetic plastic surgery technique. This method enables vertical repositioning of midface soft tissues via small incisions, avoiding traditional coronal incisions and skin resection.
Area of Science:
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Facial Rejuvenation Techniques
Background:
- Traditional facial rejuvenation often involves extensive coronal incisions and skin resection.
- Minimally invasive techniques are sought after for reduced morbidity and improved outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and describe the fiberendoscopic video-assisted technique for facial rejuvenation.
- To highlight its advantages over traditional methods, specifically for midface soft tissue repositioning.
Main Methods:
- Utilizes a fiberendoscopic video-assisted approach.
- Employs small incisions in the scalp, behind the coronal plane and in the temporal area.
- Facilitates vertical repositioning of mobile midface soft tissues.
Main Results:
- Successfully substitutes the need for a coronal incision.
- Eliminates the necessity for skin resection.
- Allows for vertical repositioning of midface soft tissues in suitable candidates.
Conclusions:
- Fiberendoscopic video-assisted technique represents an advancement in facial aesthetic surgery.
- This minimally invasive approach offers an alternative to traditional methods for midface rejuvenation.
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