Adaptation of endoscopic frontoplasty for patients with alopecia

Adaptation of endoscopic frontoplasty for patients with alopecia

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Introduction: Aging of the upper third of the face is characterized primarily by eyebrow ptosis, glabellar wrinkles, and deep transverse wrinkles.Endoscopic frontoplasty is our treatment option of choice, but in cases of alopecia, visible scars are not always acceptable to patients.We read more developed a videoendoscopic approach with three incisions, two 3-cm temporal incisions, and one 1-cm midline (sagittal) incision.

This study aims to describe subperiosteal frontoplasty through three incisions in patients with frontotemporal alopecia, evaluating its applicability and efficacy.Method: Twelve patients with alopecia, 10 males and two females, who underwent frontoplasty through read more three incisions (two temporal incisions and one midline incision), aged between 50 and 66 years, over 5 years, were retrospectively evaluated.Results: There were three complications: one case of insufficient correction of the lateral portion of the eyebrow and two cases of recurrence of glabellar wrinkles.

Conclusion: The endoscopic subperiosteal frontoplasty technique with only three incisions proved to be a good alternative in the treatment of aging of the upper third of the face in patients with alopecia, being effective, providing good aesthetic results and low morbidity.