A preliminary approach of covering corrugator with rectangle periosteous flap in rhytidectomy / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the aesthetic outcome after application of rectangle periosteous flap to cover corrugator.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>On the basis of regular rhytidectomy, a inter-eyebrow periosteous flap is applied to cover the fascia flap of corrugator by means of turnover. This manipulation helps to separate the skin from the muscle and prevent the re-adherence between the skin and muscle.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The approach was applied on 15 cases. The follow-up ranged from 6 months to 1 year. The results were satisfactory.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The method is effective in elimination of inter-eyebrow crease.</p>