Forehead Lift: A Combined Approach Using Subperiosteal and Subgaleal Dissection Planes

Abstract

The eyelid-eyebrow region is the center for facial expression. Youth and beauty are associated with smooth, wrinkle-free skin and proportional facial features. The position of the eyebrows conveys emotion, and consequently, even a minor change in brow position can alter the expression of an individual's face. Repositioning the eyebrows and reducing the prominence of the glabellar frown lines can change the expression from one of anger and hostility to one that is more pleasant and natural. Various methods have been used for rejuvenation of the upper face. The height or length of the forehead is a useful guide for choosing the appropriate technique. We performed the coronal browlift using the subgaleal dissection plane, with subperiosteal dissection of 2.5 cm of the periosteal band over the supraorbital rim. We believe that this technique provided us with the benefits of the two dissection planes, with a more permanent result.