ABSTRACT
In the early 90's, plastic surgery videoendoscopic technique was introduced and accepted as a effective method of forehead rejuvenation, mainly for brow and frontal area elevation. This procedure presents multiple indications and is performed to correct brow ptosis and frown lines caused by the depressor muscles. From January 1996 to December 2004, 207 patients were submitted to videoendoscopic forehead surgery in association or not with midface surgery with the some technique. Results were satisfactory with maintenance of brow elevation, decrease of glabelar wrinkles, superiorlateral rotation of oculo-palpebral elements and elevation of midface.
Keywords: Rhytidoplasty, Face, surgery. Endoscopy.