Springfield Brow Lift doctors

	William H. Huffaker, MD Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon 17300 N Outer Forty Road Suite 300, Chesterfield		2 answers
	Keith A. LaFerriere, MD Springfield Facial Plastic Surgeon 1965 S. Fremont, Ste. 120, Springfield		1 answer
	Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon 17300 N. Outer 40 Road Suite 300, Chesterfield
	Christian Prada, MD Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon 17300 North Outer 40 Road Suite 300, Chesterfield
	Carla Garrison, MD Springfield Plastic Surgeon 1335 E. Independence St. Suite B, Springfield

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Very Low Eyebrows in Male, Would I Be a Candidate for a Trans-Blepharoplasty? I am a 23 year old male with a very low eyebrows. I inherited it from my father and I appear sad and mad all the time. I would like to ask about trans-Blepharoplasty procedure as I have a receding hairline. Is it suitable for men and what are the changes I will see ? Regards

A: A Transblepharoplasty Approach with an Endotine Device Works Well

I perform many of these procedures on patients through an upper lid blepharoplasty incision. An Endotine device is secured into the bone just above the eyebrow. The periosteum over the entire forehead is raised through the same incision so that when the device dissolves in 4-6 months, the forehead sticks to the new position. I also treat my patients with Botox before surgery to decrease movement in the forehead during the healing process.

William H. Huffaker, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

Bruising After Bilateral Lateral Brow Lift Hi there, I had a bilateral lateral brow lift yesterday afternoon (the 18th of July) and have noticed deep purple bruising around my left eye (quite a bit) and a little around my right eye. My head is all bandaged up so can't see if I have bruising anywhere else. Can anyone tell me how long to expect the bruising to last and if there is anything I can do to speed up the fading of these? I have been periodically applying cold compresses. Thanks for your help.

A: Bruising following forehead/brow lifting

Bruising following forehead/brow lifting is quite common and occurs to a variable degree. Usually deep purple bruising lasts longer than reddish bruising. There are cosmetic products available to specifically cover bruising and work quite well. The duration of bruising is also variable but can last from 2 to 6 weeks. The good news is that it always goes away.

Keith A. LaFerriere, MD

Springfield Facial Plastic Surgeon

Mini-brow Lift Vs. Full Face Lift? I am interested in a mini-brow lift, but I'm also wondering if a full face lift makes more sense. I have a high forehead and, and I don't want to make it higher. Also, I am only 33, so and don't know if I should wait; on one hand, I still get carded when buying alcohol, on the other hand I feel like I look somewhat tired. When I lift up the outer edges of my eyebrows, I think I look better. I am petrified that something will go wrong (like asymmetry, 'alien' look, etc), and after reading other people's stories, it seems that many saw no effect at all. Any guidance?

A: There is an easier answer.

There is frequent confusion between facelifts and brow lifts. The value of a facelift is in the cheek and neck areas. The brow or forehead lift lifts the eyebrow and forehead.

In a person with a high forehead, you can have a forehead lift making the incision at the hairline to avoid raising the hairline. I would NOT recommend that for a young person like youself. Scarring at the hairline can be variable.

An easier solution is with a transblepharoplasty Endotine assisted brow lift. The procedure is performed through an upper eyelid incision. A small hole is drilled into the outer portion of the skull above the eyebrow. A small plug with 3 prongs in inserted into the hole and the brow is raised and hooked onto the prongs. The plug dissolves in 6 months, but the brow stays up. I have have good success with this. It is certainly an easier solution for you. (I have no connection the the Coapt Company).

William H. Huffaker, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon