Commentary on: Subcutaneous Temporal Browlift Under Local Anesthesia: A Useful Technique For Periorbital Rejuvenation

Most plastic surgeons would agree with the observation of Dr. Bidros and his coauthors that many patients who desire periorbital rejuvenation could benefit from brow elevation in addition to blepharoplasty. However, when presented with this option, patients are frequently deterred by the added expense and perceived magnitude of a standard browlift. The authors describe a straightforward, simplified browlift technique, which may encourage a reluctant patient and therefore result in more effective periorbital rejuvenation. The subcutaneous, prehairline technique is an excellent approach for many reasons, including avoidance of injury to sensory nerves, improvement in transverse rhytids, …