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Coronal Forehead Lift for Young Patient?
I am in mid 20's (female) but already have issues with horizontal forehead wrinkles/folds, very apparent even with the slightest effort to look up.
Today, I met with my plastic surgeon (who performed Asian blepharoplasty on me few years ago with very satisfactory/natural results), and he recommended Forehead lift for lasting results.
I did some research later and found out what he explained to me was "coronal Forehead lift," which seemed unnecessarily invasive especially for a patient in her 20's. I called his office, and apparently he does not perform Endoscopic Forehead lift. Is that normal, should I find another doctor?
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brokenbovine
in New York
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Coronal vs Endoscopic Forhead Lift
Ah, yes the great debate. First, to answer your question no a patient in their 20's does not need a coronal brow lift.
The endoscopic brow lift utilizes 3-5 1 inch incisions perpendicular to the hairline. The forehead tissue is elevated at the level of the bone down to the brows. Usually the scalp is elevated posterior to the incisions as well. Now days endotines which resemble dissolve-able carpet tack strips are attached to the skull, the tissue is elevated and pushed onto the...
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Coronal Lift in a 20 year old patient: No Way
As other surgeons have mentioned, there are so many ways to address forehead lines including chemical (Botox) and surgical approaches. A Coronal brow lift is, in my opinion, a historical approach with very little relevance in contemporary facial rejuvenative procedures. Patients with an acceptable hairline can be addressed endoscopically, and patients with a high hairline can be addressed with a trichophytic approach. A coronal approach raises a hairline and requires a large incision. The...
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Please don't let someone perform a coronal forehead lift on you
Dear Brokenbovine
I think Dr. Sonne is right in encouraging you to consider BOTOX. While the results are temporary it may be just what you are looking for.
If you need more effect, a forehead lift may be appropriate but not a coronal lift. The coronal lift is a surgery performed by cutting from one ear to the other, all the way through the scalp. This makes an huge incision that damages the scalp and can cause permanent hair and sensation loss. Variations include moving the incision to along...
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It is difficult to answer this question without seeing your photos. Your surgeon may be right in suggesting a coronal lift if you have a low hairline (short forehead) and very droopy brows. Otherwise go for Botox or an endoscopic brow lift.
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Forehead lift techniques: Match the patient to the appropriate technique!
For a woman in her 20's with deep transverse forehead lines, I would doubt a maximally-invasive coronal browlift would be the best option. It is VERY likely that an endoscopic browlift will suit your needs quite nicely. Even with a high hairline, a skilled endoscopist can accomplish an effective and durable lift endoscopically.
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Coronal lift in 20 year old
Excellent surgeons debate the benefits of endoscopic or small incision lifts vs the traditional coronal forehead lift. I am not sure you even need a forehead lift--you might be very happy with the results of Botox or Dysport which might be highly successful in delaying the need for a forehead lift. But I agree--no coronal lift in someone in their 20's.
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Coronal forehead lifts are probably unnecessary in patients of all ages. Stick to endoscopic approaches.
From my standpoint, there are no advantages and certainly some significant disadvantages of performing a coronal vs. endoscopic brow lift. I think you need to consider chemodenervation initially with botox or dysport, and then look into surgery only as needed. In my experience there are very few patients in their 20's or even 30's that really would require surgery.
Surprisingly, botox or dysport can really open the eyes and provide a slight brow lift when completed by...
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Forehead Lift, Brow Lift, Forehad lines
At 20 years old, I'd be surprised that your Eyebrows would be low enough to warrant a Brow or Forehead Lift of either kind (Coronal or Endoscopic). I do both types of Brow Lifts but the youngest patient was 27. Yes, some plastic and comsetic surgeons still prefer the Coronal Brow Lift or Forehead Lift as there are no sutures, screws or threads required to keep the Brows elevated as are used in and Endoscopic Brow Lift. I also feel that the Coronal Brow Lift is a much...
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Endoforehead lift vs coronal lift
Coronal lift produce scars and occasionally hair loss along the scars. Endoforehead lift is minimally invasive, less scar and produces excellent result when done completely.
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Young patient forehead lift
A forehead lift in a 20 year old seems aggressive. I would consider starting with Botox.
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