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The Open Approach to Forehead Lifting

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The open brow lift was long considered the gold standard for rejuvenation of the ptotic brow. Recent endoscopic technological advances have made this approach less desirable. However, as long-term results of the endoscopic lift are becoming more available, there is renewed interest in open brow lifting.

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  1. Palm Beach Facial Plastic Surgery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

    Mark R. Murphy (Director)

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  1. Spaulding Drive, Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, Director, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Beverly Hills, 90212, California, USA

    Guy G. Massry MD

  2. Palm Beach Facial Plastic Surgery, Director, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410, Florida, USA

    Mark R. Murphy MD

  3. Department of Facial Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Beverly Hills, 90211, California, USA

    Babak Azizzadeh MD

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Murphy, M.R. (2011). The Open Approach to Forehead Lifting. In: Massry, G., Murphy, M., Azizzadeh, B. (eds) Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0067-7_6

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