Traditional rhytidectomy may produces some unpleasant results, such as: long scar and numbness of the scalp, more alopecia, more bleeding and long recurrence etc. To eliminate these results effectively, the endoscopic technique is introduced to the rhytidectomy.

This article introduces 10 endoscopic subperiosteal rhytidectomy proceeded from 1996 to 1997, aged from 28 to 43 with the average of 33 years old. The frontal subperiosteal releasing and deep temporal fascia dissection are performed to produce the visualization pocket. The resection of procerus, corrugator and frontalis muscles is performed under direct vision to modify the imbalance of the muscles. The periosteum is also divided along the supraobital rim.

The periosteum result is satisfied. The procedure is usually performed to correct the ptosis of the eyebrow and lateral canthus, to eliminate the temporal and glabellar wrinkles as well etc.

Small incision, less bleeding and little damage are the advantage of endoscopic operation. The satisfactory result is gained under proper indication.

Endoscopes; Rhytidectomy