Abstract

HERNANDEZ SANCHEZ, Yaima; ESTRADA AMADOR, Bárbara; AGRAMONTE CENTELLES, Ileana  and  HERRERA PORRO, José Antonio. Eyebrow lift by blepharoplasty with a minimally invasive approach. Rev Cubana Oftalmol [online]. 2018, vol.31, n.2, pp. 1-9. ISSN 1561-3070.

The eyebrows and upper eyelids are closely related structures. It is therefore recommended to develop a surgical plan based on evaluation of the eyebrows and the periorbital area in order to achieve the desired result of a rested, natural appearance. Different techniques have been used for eyebrow lifting. Each technique has advantages, disadvantages and indications. A bibliographic search was conducted in the databases offered by Infomed, such as Ebsco, Hinari, Pubmed, Google Scholar, as well as ophthalmology and aesthetic surgery basic textbooks. Eyebrow lift by transblepharoplasty has benefits such as a less invasive approach, less visible scars after surgery, an easier dissection plane reducing intraoperative bleeding, reduced surgery time and therefore fewer postoperative complications. On the other hand, results are as lasting as those obtained by eyebrow lift surgery by endoscopic techniques, but costs are markedly lower due to the non-use of an endoscope. The present review was conducted with the purpose of broadening our knowledge about aging of the facial upper third, as well as about the use of extended blepharoplasty as a surgical alternative for periocular rejuvenation.

Keywords : upper eyelid dermatochalasis; eyebrow ptosis; eyebrow lift.

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