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Facial Plast Surg 2014; 30(04): 413-421
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1383559
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Endoscopic-Assisted Facelifting

Vito C. Quatela
1   Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery, Rochester, New York
,
Jean-Paul Azzi
1   Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery, Rochester, New York
,
Marcelo B. Antunes
2   Devenir Aesthetics, Austin, Texas
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30 July 2014 (online)

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Abstract

Over the past two decades the use of endoscopes for facial rejuvenation gained wide popularity due to its reliable and reproducible results and limitation of the morbidity related to the open approaches. A thorough knowledge of the anatomy is of paramount importance to safely release all the fascial attachments while avoiding injuries to the facial nerve. The authors find the endoscopic forehead midface lift to be a reliable and safe procedure for facial rejuvenation.

Keywords

brow lift - midface lift - endoscopic - facelift
 

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