How long are lateral Brow Lift incisions?

How long are the incisions on each side of the head for a lateral Brow Lift? How far back are they from the hair line? Thank you.

4 answers to “How long are lateral Brow Lift...”

A: Lateral browlift incisions can be three inches and are blended into the hairline

William Portuese, MD

The lateral browlift incisions can be made at the hairline or behind the hairline depending upon the patient and surgeon’s choice. They are usually approximately three inches long and are blended in the hairline. The preexisting hairline will determine where the incisions are made.

A: Brow Lift incisions are as long as necessary to fulfill your desires

G. Gregory Gallico III, MD

The length of brow lift incisions depends on what you want to achieve. They can be in the temples only if you just want a little lift on the side. The higher you go, the more lift you get. Usually the incisions for endo or coronal are kept back 2+ inches from the hairline.

A: Lateral brow lift incision

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

If you are talking about endoscopic brow lifts, the incision are generally within the hair-bearing scalp, varying in position depending on the condition of the hair and the direction of vector pulling. They are usually about 1-2 cm. long. If you are talking about lifts with skin or scalp excision, the location... more

A: Brow lift incision length

Houtan Chaboki, MD

BrookeinCO,The length of brow lift incisions vary by the type of lift, surgeon's technique, and patient's specific anatomy. The lateral incisions of brow lift generally are around the temples, sides of the head. Incision are hidden within the hair, approximately 1-2cm behind the hairline and anywhere from... more

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