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Subperiosteal brow and midface lifts

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The subperiosteal browlift and midface lift combination is a total mobilization of the composite full-thickness soft tissues from the bony skeleton with superior suspension. The object is to correct midfacial ptosis and the “tired” look of the lateral eyelids. It is done in conjunction with a browlift so that a composite correction of the upper and midface is achieved. When indicated, a modified lower cheeklift and the usual procedures for correcting neck deformities are utilized in combination. We believe the procedure is safe and the results reported are natural and long-lasting. This review of 130 cases also stresses technical aspects and the safety of the procedure.

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    Paul D. Dempsey M.D. (D.M.D.), Robert M. Oneal M.D. & Paul H. Izenberg M.D.

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Dempsey, P.D., Oneal, R.M. & Izenberg, P.H. Subperiosteal brow and midface lifts. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 19, 59–68 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00209312

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