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Vostrilov I.M.

Clinic “CapitalMed”, St. Petersburg

Proshchenko Ya.N.

Turner National Medical Research Center for Children’s Orthopedics and Traumatology

Modern soft tissue fixation techniques improving the effectiveness of forehead and eyebrow lifting

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Vostrilov I.M., Proshchenko Ya.N.

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Journal: Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2025;(3): 100‑107

DOI: 10.17116/plast.hirurgia2025031100

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MODERN SOFT TISSUE FIXATION TECHNIQUES IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FOREHEAD AND EYEBROW LIFTING
MODERN SOFT TISSUE FIXATION TECHNIQUES IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FOREHEAD AND EYEBROW LIFTING

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Vostrilov IM, Proshchenko YaN. Modern soft tissue fixation techniques improving the effectiveness of forehead and eyebrow lifting. Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2025;(3):100‑107. (In Russ., In Engl.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/plast.hirurgia2025031100

Подписка 2026 Пластическая хирургия и эстетическая медицина (Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine)
 
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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE

To analyze the effectiveness and safety of soft tissue fixation techniques in forehead and eyebrow lifting through literature review over the past 5 years.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Searching for appropriate data was performed in the electronic databases Scopus, PubMed (Medline), eLibrary and Google Scholar. We enrolled studies dated 2019—2024 and devoted to soft tissue fixation in forehead and/or eyebrow lifting. Articles devoted to mid- and lower-face lift, reviews and studies without data on soft tissue fixation were excluded. A total of 12 articles met the inclusion criteria.

RESULTS

Various methods and devices are used for soft tissue fixation in endoscopic forehead and brow lift, such as cortical tunnels, endotine, screws, and K-wires. Fixation with hemostatic net is described for gliding brow lift. The above-mentioned fixation methods provide favorable results, but they have own peculiarities and disadvantages. Fixation with cortical tunnels is associated with the risk of recurrences and weakening of adhesion. There are no precise data on diameter and depth of the tunnel, anatomical area and plane of drilling. Fixation with endotine is characterized by possible implant palpation, risk of device displacement and high cost of fixator. Fixation with Mitek anchor requires further research to evaluate long-term results. Hemostatic net has a short fixation period. Fixation with screws and K-wires is associated with infection.

CONCLUSION

The above-described soft tissue fixation methods are widely used in endoscopic forehead and brow lifts and provide favorable results. However, each one has own limitations and risks that requires further research to improve safety and long-term effectiveness.

Keywords:

forehead lift
brow lift
endoscopic lift
soft tissue fixation

Authors:

Vostrilov I.M.

Clinic “CapitalMed”, St. Petersburg

Proshchenko Ya.N.

Turner National Medical Research Center for Children’s Orthopedics and Traumatology

Received:

30.10.2024

Accepted:

16.01.2025

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