A New Minimally Invasive, Nonexcisional, Surgical Browlift Technique with Minimal Scarring: a Protocol for a Prospective Observational Study

Overview

Journal Int J Surg Protoc

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2024 Mar 4

PMID 38433866

Authors

Frank W de Jongh

Laurens B R Kooiman

Elijah E Sanches

Sjaak Pouwels

Koen J A O Ingels

Kim M E Wehrens

Liang T Tan

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Abstract

Background: The aim of this study is to prospectively evaluate the new minimal invasive (MINE) browlift technique with possibly superior results and minimal visible scarring.

Study Design: A prospective observational study will be performed on all available data from patients who will undergo a browlift procedure in the HMC from 1 June 2021 till 31 May 2024. Our goal is to include at least 50 patients. Inclusion criteria are: patients with medical (i.e. brow ptosis and facial paralysis) or cosmetic indication, patients with sufficient understanding of the Dutch or English language and willingness to participate in extra study specific follow-up moments and filling in of questionnaires. Exclusion criteria are: less than 18 years of age and patients with previous brow or eyelid surgery. Patients will be photographed preoperatively and postoperatively using the VECTRA camera.

Outcome Measurements: Scarring after procedure; functionality of eyebrow movement; amount of correction in brow ptosis, measured in VECTRA; longevity of procedure in months; aesthetic result as assessed by questionnaires and adverse effects of procedure will be measured.

Ethics And Dissemination: The database management software 'Castor' will be used to store and collect the data from the questionnaire. The Medical Research Ethics Committee found this study not eligible to be submitted to the Dutch Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Acts (WMO). Written consent will be obtained from all patients.

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A new minimally invasive, nonexcisional, surgical browlift technique with minimal scarring: a protocol for a prospective observational study.

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PMID: 38433866 PMC: 10905495. DOI: 10.1097/SP9.0000000000000011.

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