Utility of esthetic eyebrow incision in the management of anterior table fracture of frontal bone: our experience.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to provide detailed information about the eyebrow approach for the reduction of the frontal bone and its esthetic results with the help of clinical data available. Thus, suggesting this technique is minimally invasive and highly esthetic for frontal bone management. In this series, 96 cases were studied, and results were based on variable clinical criteria and satisfaction of patients. All the surgeries were performed through eyebrow incision for the management of fractures. Intraoperatively, minimal tissue dissection, less invasion with reduced operating time was observed. Postoperatively, the eyebrow approach leads to its normal contour and esthetics. No complications related to the procedure were seen with partially recoverable neuropraxia and speedy recovery. This makes it an important technique to consider in carefully selected patients. In craniofacial trauma, frequently involved site is the frontal bone, and its treatment should be completed more esthetically. Eyebrow approach is a good alternative to other surgical approaches, and it is a minimally invasive technique and thus should be practiced for esthetic management of frontal bone fractures.