Abstract
Fixation of the brow, although not technically difficult, can be a time-consuming process. Screws, whether permanent or absorbable, are occasionally associated with minor undesirable problems. We present a technique of brow suspension that is quick, simple, and free of the problems associated with fixation to the calvarium. It involves the use of sutures only. A heavy PDS suture is passed (with the aid of an awl) from the dermis of the brow or forehead that needs to be fixed to the dermis of a small incisional wound located 5-8 cm away. This suture suspension technique has proven to be quick and easy to execute. It has provided satisfactory fixation of the forehead/brow without problems of suture reaction. The cost of calvarial screws has been eliminated. When brow or forehead fixation is necessary, suspension with sutures to the dermis of a more superior location is an excellent method to accomplish the task quickly and easily. Long-term follow-up of a large series of patients will be necessary to validate the initial impression of this new technique.
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