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Facial Plast Surg 2019; 35(05): 430-445
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1697962
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Forehead/Brow Reduction or Augmentation with Custom Implants for Enhanced Facial Profileplasty

Barry L. Eppley
1   Eppley Plastic Surgery, Carmel, Indiana
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Publication Date:
22 October 2019 (online)

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Abstract

After studying this article, the reader should be able to understand the basic concepts of aesthetic reshaping of the forehead and the different methods to make those upper facial contour changes. The operative techniques for bony forehead and brow bone reduction and biomaterials for forehead and brow bone augmentation are described. Innovations in bony reduction and implant augmentation methods are emphasized.

Keywords

forehead augmentation - forehead reduction - brow bone reduction - brow bone augmentation - custom forehead implants - custom brow bone implants
 

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