Effects of Subperiosteal Midfacial Elevation via an Endoscopic Brow-Lift Incision on Lower Facial Rejuvenation

ABSTRACT

Many techniques have been developed for rejuvenation of the midface. This article describes the technique of subperiosteal midface elevation via an endoscopic brow incision approach developed by the senior author and reviews the results of this technique, with specific emphasis upon the effect on lower facial rejuvenation.

KEYWORDS

Endoscopic midface lift - midfacial rejuvenation - lower facial rejuvenation - jowl - jawline

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