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Eversion of frown lines.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

|March 1, 1985

Summary

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A novel surgical technique effectively everts glabellar frown lines using a stab wound and mattress sutures. This minimally invasive approach achieved 90% success over two years for frown line correction.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Dermatology
Surgical Techniques

Background:

Glabellar frown lines present a common aesthetic concern.
Existing treatments for frown lines have varying efficacy and invasiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a new surgical method for everting glabellar frown lines.
To evaluate the efficacy and success rate of this novel technique.

Main Methods:

A surgical technique involving undermining the glabellar area via a lower stab wound.
Suturing the frown line into a ridge using vertical mattress sutures.
Tying sutures over small cotton rolls to create tension and eversion.

Main Results:

The presented method demonstrated a 90% success rate in everting frown lines.

The positive outcomes were sustained over a 2-year follow-up period.

Conclusions:

This surgical technique offers a highly effective solution for correcting glabellar frown lines.
The method provides a successful and durable approach to facial rejuvenation.