FACE LIFTS AND SPRAYED FIBRIN GLUE - AN OUTCOME ANALYSIS OF 200 PATIENTS

The use of aerosolised fibrin glue has been evaluated in a group of 100 consecutive patients undergoing face lift procedures and compared to a similar group of 100 consecutive patients who had face lifts but received no fibrin glue. There was a statistically significant decrease in the rate of major haematoma formation and presentation of ecchymosis associated with the use of fibrin glue. The incidence of total complications was unchanged between the two groups, despite the fact that there were no drains or postoperative dressings used in the fibrin glue treated group. Patients found the omission of drains and dressings to be most convenient.