18 Blepharoplasty, Lower Facelift, and Brow Lift

Robert Blake Steele, Rawn Bosley, and Cameron Chesnut

Summary

Facelift, blepharoplasty, and browlift are minimally invasive surgical approaches to facial rejuvenation. This chapter provides the background, anatomy, and detailed surgical methods to familiarize readers with cutting-edge facial cosmetics.

Key words

facelift - blepharoplasty - browpexy - facial rejuvenation

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