The forehead lift. A review
P. A. Adamson, C. M. Johnson Jr, J. R. Anderson and C. L. Dupin
Our forehead lift technique is a modification of several techniques that
have evolved since Lexer first elucidated a surgical approach to diminish
the signs of aging in the upper part of the face. It essentially consists
of the development of a forehead advancement-rotation flap through a
coronal incision to deal with ptosis, and muscle incision and excision to
deal with forehead and glabellar creases. The surgical goals are achieved
readily in the vast majority of cases. Morbidity is minimal, but real, and
can be decreased by astute observance of the details of the surgical
techniques outlined. A review of 51 cases assessed success in achieving the
surgical goals and the morbidity associated with the procedure.
