A new minimally invasive, non-excisional, surgical browlift technique with minimal scarring: a protocol for a prospective observational study [version 1; peer review: 1 not approved]

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. Methods A prospective observational study will be performed on all available data from patients who will undergo a browlift pr...

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Published in:F1000 research 2022, Vol.11, p.207
Main Authors: de Jongh, Frank W., Kooiman, Laurens B.R., Sanches, Elijah E., Pouwels, Sjaak, Ingels, Koen J.A.O., Wehrens, Kim M.E., Tan, Liang T.
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Language:English
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Summary: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. Methods A prospective observational study will be performed on all available data from patients who will undergo a browlift procedure in the Haaglanden Medical Center from 1-6-2021 till 31-5-2022. Our goal is to include at least 50 patients (1 per week). Inclusion criteria are: patients with medical (i.e. brow-ptosis, 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:
ISSN:2046-1402
2046-1402
DOI:10.12688/f1000research.74826.1