One hundred cases of endoscopic brow lift

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The senior author's experience of using the endoscopic brow lift for rejuvenation of the upper third ofthe face is presented. One hundred patients underwent endoscopic brow elevation. In 98 cases this was done in combination with other aesthetic procedures. Patient follow-up ranged from 4 months to 53 months (mean: 17 months). No major complications were experienced, although a patient questionnaire identified a number of troublesome but transient minor complications. Levels of patient satisfaction were found to be high. The continuing evolution of this technique is reviewed, particularly relating to methods of brow fixation.

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