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Risk of Hair Loss After Browlift

asked 1 year ago by vanidad in miami
Latest answer by Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS
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Tags: age 45-54, hair loss, longevity

i would like to have a browlift. i am worry about the loss of hair. My hair is very thin. In addition. I have been searching information and my understanding about endoscopic browlift is that it will last only a few years versus the open brown lift that will be last for more that 10 years. I am 46, I went to see a doctor and he told me I should have botox instead of the surgery. I don't think this will be an option for me because of the price and the time I will be spending on botox brownlift. Thanks for your answers,

12 answers to Risk of Hair Loss After Browlift

Hair loss after brow lift

The only type of brow lift that can result in permanent hair loss is the old coronal approach. In my opinion , it should only be used on those with low hairlines and very thick hair. The small incision, endoscopic or trichophytic hairline approaches should not result in any permanent hair loss. Temporary hair loss ("shock loss") can occur with any surgery to the scalp including face lifts and hair transplants. When and if this relatively rare... more

Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD
Oakland Facial Plastic Surgeon

Minimal risk

The discussion of hair loss is an important part of the informed consent process when considering a browlift. the likelihood of this actually happening is quite low when proper techniques and preservation of the blood supply is maintained. Ask your surgeon to review this with you and look at patient photos who have had the procedure. good luck

Robert W. Kessler, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hair loss after Brow Lift

There is very little risk of hair loss after endoscopic brow lift. Though it could happen, it is significantly less than with a coronal incision. Additionally, there is no scalp numbness. Although endoscopic brow lifts used to have problems with maintaining correction, newer techniques have made them as reliable as the old coronal lift.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Risk of Hairloss After Browlift

There are a variety of browlift techniques, and each one needs to be individualized for the patient. The risk of hair loss is usually quite low, but can occur along the incision line typically when there is excessive tension and/or rough handling of the skin and/or delicate hair that is susceptible to falling out. Whether the lateral browlift, or trichophytic/hairline incision, or lateral browlift (the one I most commonly utilize) is chosen depends on the appearance of your brows, your goals... more

Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

Browlift vs Botox

I trained with one of the world's most famous plastic surgeons who was a master of brow lifting. In fact, he never performed an endoscopic brow lift( I do). He even did open browlifts on bald people!( I am reluctant). But, his patients usually healed extremely well from the open, based upon good technique, proper design of incisions, and minimal to no tension. His open brow lifts lasted much longer than 10 years. I agree, I do endobrow lifts in many patients,... more

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hair loss is possible

Unfortunately, any technique including the endoscopic approach may lead to some hair loss especially in the incision line. Good luck with surgery.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Risk of Hairloss after browlift

Since the endoscopic approach allows this surgery to be performed through minimal incisions of 1/8th of an inch there is very little reason for hair loss using this technique. The other popular approach is an incision at the hairline - this also avoids injury to hair follicles. I have not performed a coronal browplasty for years - that approach was one in which hair loss was possible along the long incision back behind the hairline. Unless there is the unusual... more

Douglas Stevens, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Brow lift - hair loss

The chances of you having hair loss with an endoscopic brow lift is low. However, I would recommend also getting Botox as a supplement to your brow lift. If your plastic surgeon feels that botox is the appropriate treatment, I would seriously consider it. Without pictures or seeing you in person, it's impossible to tell which procedure would be better for you. However, BOTOX is a minimally invasive office procedure that is not very expensive that could... more

Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hair loss after browlift

The browlift operation is performed endoscopically or by coronal approach depending upon where the existing hairline is. If there is no tension placed on the skin, hair loss is not an issue. Further correction and softening of the frontalis, corrugator, and procerus muscles are done to soften the scowling expression. Fascia grafts can also be placed underneath the dermis when there is dermal atrophy. The hairline itself can be brought down closer to the face with a preauricular incision... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Hair loss after browlift

Without pictures it is impossible to give you specific advice. However, rest assured that hair loss is uncommon and minimal if any. Endoscopic lifts involve shorter incisions and less chance for interruption of hair growth. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Hair loss unlikely after endoscopic browlift

Hair loss is uncommon after endoscopic browlift. Likewise trichophytic browlift scars heal quite well if planned and performed properly. The risk in men is that the well camouflaged trichophytic scar will become visible as male pattern baldness becomes evident or progresses. This is important to discuss with your surgeon. For most men, Botox is not a viable alternative to brow lift procedures.

Stephen Weber, MD
Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hair loss after browlift

Although it may occur in rare instances, hair loss (alopecia) is relatively uncommon after brow lift, especially if performed endoscopically. Botox may improve the position of the brows somewhat but is only a temporary solution.