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13 citations,
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July 2016 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” The document concludes that the endoscopic brow lift is a less invasive cosmetic surgery that requires careful technique and patient selection to achieve lasting, aesthetically pleasing results.
12 citations,
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12 citations,
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11 citations,
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11 citations,
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11 citations,
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11 citations,
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11 citations,
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11 citations,
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11 citations,
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