Forehead reduction in patients with precapillary incision: 10 years of experience

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The long forehead gives a less harmonious appearance, seems disproportionate and characterizes the aging face. Surgical procedures for frontal reduction with precapillary incision present insightful information and provide harmonious and pleasant restoration of the frontal region. This study evaluated results obtained in patients who underwent frontal reduction using precapillary incision at Daher Hospital plastic surgery service within the last ten years. METHODS: This was a retrospective longitudinal study. The surgical technique entailed a careful dissection of the bilateral supraorbital ridge. The scalp was dissected in the parietoccipital region in order to easily move forward the flap. The vigorous hemostasis and resection of excessive flap were performed. In the end, synthesis of plans were performed. RESULTS: The age of patients ranged from 48 to 76 years, the mean age was 58 years. Mean surgical time was 3 hours and 38 minutes. No complications were seen such as hematoma, flap necrosis, supratrochlear nerve injury, alopecia, infections, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and/or dehiscence. Four patients (7%) had seroma that was drained. The symmetric of eyebrows and scars positioning was considered satisfactory in both assessment by patients and the technical evaluator. CONCLUSION: The aesthetic results in patients who underwent frontal reduction by precapillary incision were satisfactory. The choice of the ideal patient was crucial for success of the surgery.

Keywords

• rhytidoplasty
• rejuvenation
• forehead