What’s Different About Endotine Forehead Lift Fixation Methods? Dr. Shin Jong-in’s Summary

Endotine Forehead Lift Fixation Methods

What’s Different?

A Summary by Dr. Shin Jong-in

Hello.

This is 오브제성형외과.

When researching forehead lift surgery,

you often come across the term

“fixation method.”

Terms such as Endotine, suture fixation, and bone tunnel fixation may appear,

but it is only natural not to have a clear understanding of them

when encountering them for the first time.

The explanations also vary from post to post,

so it is not easy to compare

which method is right for you.

If you came to this post after seeing its title,

you have probably already gained

a general understanding of forehead lift surgery itself,

and are now at the stage of wanting to know

how the results differ depending on the fixation method.

So today, we will explain one by one

how Endotine differs specifically from other fixation methods

and what the characteristics of each method are.

After reading to the end,

you will have a clearer basis

for comparing forehead lift fixation methods.

The “3” Forehead Lift Fixation Methods—

We’ll Compare Only the <Key Points>

Endoscopic forehead lift surgery

is the same in that the tissue is lifted upward.

The difference lies in

“what is used and how”

to fix the lifted tissue.

The forehead lift fixation methods currently in use

are broadly divided into two categories.

The first is Endotine fixation.

Endotine

is a triangular, biodegradable fixation device.

Because multiple small hooks hold the tissue

over a broad area,

the force is not concentrated in one place

but is distributed evenly.

The second is suture fixation.

There are two methods of suture fixation.

One is screw fixation.

A small screw is inserted into the bone,

and the suture is tied to the screw

to hold the tissue in place.

The other is bone tunnel fixation.

A small hole is made directly in the bone,

and the suture is passed through the hole

and tied.

Although the difference is whether a screw is used

or a hole is made in the bone,

the two methods are ultimately the same

in that they hold the tissue with a single suture.

In terms of fixation strength and durability,

Endotine forehead lift surgery

is known as a method with strong fixation.

Endotine Forehead Lift—

“Multiple-Point Fixation” Is Key

The greatest feature of Endotine forehead lift surgery

is that it holds the tissue

at “multiple points,”

rather than at “one point.”

Suture fixation

uses a single suture at one location

to pull and hold the tissue.

By analogy,

it is similar to fixing a heavy piece of fabric

to a wall with a single pin.

Although it may hold well at first,

as time passes,

force becomes concentrated around the pin,

and the fabric may gradually slip downward.

Endotine, on the other hand,

uses multiple hooks

to hold the tissue

over a broad area.

It works on the same principle

as evenly securing the same piece of fabric

with multiple pins.

Because the force is distributed

rather than concentrated in one place,

it helps the tissue remain in position.

In practice, Endotine is usually fixed

at approximately two points

in the vertical direction.

Although more may be used,

if it is accurately fixed in the appropriate locations,

two devices alone can provide

sufficient durability.

Then, does that mean suture fixation

is always a poor method?

Not necessarily.

Suture fixation can also produce

sufficient results,

depending on where and how it is performed.

However, because of the structural difference

that the fixation point is concentrated in one location,

there can be a difference from Endotine

in terms of durability.

A Point to Keep in Mind About Endotine—

Be Sure to Know “This”

Even though Endotine offers strong fixation,

it is not perfect in every respect.

Because the fixation area is broad,

where it is fixed is especially important.

Endotine must be fixed while also considering

the hairline and the direction in which the hair follicles are distributed.

This is because fixing it in an appropriate location

allows the surrounding blood circulation to remain smooth

and can lead to stable results.

Therefore, the key is to examine together

the structure of the hairline

and how the hair follicles are distributed.

Ultimately, where and how Endotine is fixed

has a greater impact on the results

than the device itself.

There is one more point to keep in mind.

The forehead consists of multiple layers,

including the periosteum, muscles, fat, and skin.

Because Endotine forehead lift surgery

lifts the deeper layers,

the surface layers, such as the skin,

may not be pulled perfectly as well.

To compensate for this,

a hybrid approach that combines

thread lifting has recently also been used.

By lifting the deeper layers with Endotine

and additionally lifting the skin layer with thread lifting,

it is possible to hold the different layers together.

Because this can help enhance both durability

and the lifting effect,

it is an option that may be considered together

depending on the condition of the forehead.

Today, we reviewed the types of forehead lift fixation methods,

the characteristics of Endotine forehead lift surgery,

and points to keep in mind.

Depending on the fixation method,

there are clear differences in

how long the lifted tissue is maintained

and how the results appear.

When comparing which fixation method is right for you,

we hope today’s summary will serve as a useful reference.

Dr. Shin Jong-in of 오브제성형외과

examines where the eyebrows are positioned,

which direction the forehead skin has sagged,

and how the forehead muscles move

to determine where to fix the tissue.

When fixing Endotine,

he also examines the distribution of the hairline and hair follicles,

fixing it in a location where blood circulation can remain smooth,

and determines whether to combine thread lifting

depending on the condition of the deeper and surface layers.

If you are considering forehead lift surgery,

we recommend beginning with a consultation

that also reviews the fixation method

and where the fixation will be performed.

This has been 오브제성형외과.

Thank you.

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