I love my brow lift. My surgeon did an excellent job. I trust him. But I am concerned about 2 bald patches around the incision. One area is about 3/4 of an inch long & wide and almost completely smooth. The skin is still raised and tight. Pictures that I have looked at involving hair loss around brow lift incisions show more hair thinning rather than complete hair loss. If I use minoxidil to stimulate regrowth, I have read that my follicles will become dependent.
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Although many surgeons give steroids for swelling there is little scientific evidence that the total swelling is decreased after surgery using this approach. That being said there is good evidence that pain and nausea control is better when short duration steroids are given - that is, less...
It is true, there is some slight swelling to the forehead after a browlift. Typically, there is very little bruising. As far as hiding the incision, it depends on your hairstyle and the thickness of your hair that will determine how easily the suture line can be...
You are not too young to treat your inherited low lateral brows. You can try Botox injections which would be the easiest treatment; however, repeated injections every 3-4 months would be necessary. A permanent solution could be achieved with an incision at the hairline which can lower your high...
