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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.
Background:
Many techniques have been presented for fixation during endoscopic brow lift, but no singular technique has become dominant.
Objectives:
The authors described a technique for fixation for endoscopic brow lift that is inexpensive, easy to use, and versatile and has minimal morbidity.
Methods:
The charts of 284 patients who underwent the K-wire fixation technique between December 1996 and September 2018 were reviewed. This technique employs a transcutaneous K-wire to hold the brow in position until tissue adhesion creates a lasting elevation of the brow.
Results:
A total of 284 patients underwent K-wire fixation for endoscopic brow lifting. Two patients had hematomas and 5 patients (1.8%) required a second unilateral brow lift procedure. Long-term elevation of the brow was maintained in all patients.
Conclusions:
K-wire fixation for endoscopic brow lift is a simple, safe, and effective technique for fixation during endoscopic brow lifting that provides long-term aesthetic results.
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