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The K-Wire Fixation Technique for Endoscopic Brow Lift: A Long-Term Follow-Up
1Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
|July 31, 2019
Summary
The K-wire fixation technique offers a simple, safe, and effective method for endoscopic brow lifts. This approach provides lasting aesthetic results with minimal complications.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Facial Aesthetic Surgery
Background:
- Numerous fixation techniques exist for endoscopic brow lifts, yet none have achieved widespread dominance.
- The need for a reliable, user-friendly, and safe fixation method persists in aesthetic surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the K-wire fixation technique for endoscopic brow lifts.
- To assess the long-term aesthetic outcomes and complication rates associated with K-wire fixation.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 284 patients undergoing K-wire fixation for endoscopic brow lift between December 1996 and September 2018.
- The technique involves using a transcutaneous K-wire to maintain brow position during healing.
Main Results:
- The K-wire technique was applied to 284 patients, demonstrating high efficacy.
- A low complication rate was observed, with only two cases of hematoma and 1.8% requiring revision surgery.
- All patients achieved sustained brow elevation, indicating long-term aesthetic success.
Conclusions:
- K-wire fixation is a straightforward, secure, and effective method for endoscopic brow lifts.
- The technique yields enduring aesthetic improvements with a favorable safety profile.
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