4 citations
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May 2023 in “JAAD case reports” This study highlights the significant risk of vascular embolism associated with hyaluronic acid filler injections, emphasizing concerns about potential irreversible damage when fillers are injected in "unexplored" facial areas due to complex and variable facial anatomy.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Vestnik stomatologii i čelustno-licevoj hirurgii” This study examined a case of vascular complication following the use of hyaluronic acid-based fillers in lateral temporal lifting, resulting in livedo reticularis, alopecia, and painful injection area requiring three months of treatment.
In this review, the authors examined different surgical techniques for achieving brow lift effects, considering patient characteristics and goals to determine the most suitable approach for each case.
35 citations
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January 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the anatomy, evaluation, surgical methods, and nonsurgical options for forehead lifting, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The authors reported that certain cosmetic procedures can lead to secondary alopecia, and suggested dermatologists play a crucial role in managing these complications and raising awareness about potential adverse effects.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In their commentary, the authors introduce additional cosmetic procedures—thread lifts, temporal lifting with dermal fillers, and facelifts—that may lead to type 2 pressure alopecia, expanding the understanding of this condition's potential causes beyond the original classification tied to cosmetic injections and sustained external pressure.
15 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article describes a technique for improving the aesthetic results of surgical hair restoration by recycling plug grafts into smaller grafts, which can be combined with other procedures like scalp lifting and reductions.
November 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Using a patient's own tissue for browlifting can improve both the position and fullness of the brow for a longer-lasting rejuvenation.
10 citations
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews scalp advancement and forehead shortening when combined with a brow lift, focusing on reducing temporal recession, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article describes a refined technique for improving hair transplant results by recycling oversized plugs into smaller grafts, integrating advanced methods like scalp lifting and occipital harvesting.
2 citations
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August 2006 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the cosmetic and functional implications of brow ptosis and emphasizes the importance of brow repositioning for optimal aesthetic outcomes, but it reports no new results.
32 citations
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January 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” In this study, an endoscopic midface lifting technique showed notable improvement in midface ptosis and infraorbital hollowing, with lower morbidity and few complications after over 400 procedures.
13 citations
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November 2014 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the use of the transtemporal approach for midface and lower eyelid-cheek junction rejuvenation, detailing surgical techniques, post-operative care, and potential complications, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” This study reported that direct brow lift surgery provided excellent and long-lasting results in bald men with high anterior hairlines, despite visibility of the scar in a few cases.
3 citations
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September 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This research suggests that intraoperative unilateral occipital artery ligation can reduce the risk of complications like scalp necrosis, offering advantages such as improved visualization and reduced asymmetry during extensive scalp lift surgeries.
11 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study concluded that topical minoxidil is effective in preventing temporal hair loss following facelift surgery and does not increase the risk of complications such as hematomas or skin necrosis.
7 citations
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February 2012 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the mini-lift as a cosmetic procedure for minor cheek and neck laxity, emphasizing its benefits like quicker recovery and minimal incisions, but provides no new clinical data.
5 citations
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September 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article discusses extensive scalp lifting for male-pattern alopecia and emphasizes the need for precise surgical techniques and understanding to minimize complications, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2026 in “Advanced medical journal” This retrospective study in Duhok, Iraq, found that a minimal incision temporal brow lift achieved higher satisfaction rates in women and patients under local anesthesia, though complications like chronic postoperative pain occurred. Further research is needed to assess long-term efficacy of this brow elevation method.
January 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using topical minoxidil before and after facelift surgery may help prevent temporal hair loss without increasing other complication risks.
July 2021 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” In this study, combining endoscopic forehead lifting with hairline lowering successfully rejuvenated the upper facial area in 194 patients by lowering hairlines by an average of 18 mm and raising eyebrows by 5 mm, without serious complications.
January 2012 in “Current Therapy In Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Endoscopic forehead and brow lifting safely and consistently improves aged eyebrows, but may have complications.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study found that hair transplantation effectively corrected altered hairlines and scarring arising from midface-lifting surgery, achieving high patient and physician satisfaction scores without adverse events.
6 citations
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July 2007 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This article discusses techniques for correcting hairline deformities after face lift procedures using follicular unit implantation, but it reports no clinical results.
8 citations
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October 2005 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” This article discusses the mechanisms and prevention of aging, particularly in facial rejuvenation, but reports no new experimental findings.
7 citations
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September 2015 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study reported that an open surgical technique for lateral brow lifts produced satisfactory results in most patients (94.41%) and was associated with long-lasting effects and some complications.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that choosing the right forehead and brow lifting technique based on individual patient characteristics is crucial to prevent complications and achieve desired results.
1 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” In this study, an innovative flap procedure was described that may effectively treat extensive frontal baldness through a 180° rotation of a midline occipital flap, aligning hairs naturally.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” A woman developed permanent hair loss after a face-lift surgery despite various treatments.
January 1995 in “Surgical technology international” This review describes advances in alopecia-reducing procedures for cosmetic hair restoration, highlighting benefits and challenges, but reports no new clinical findings.