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Is It Possible To Do A Brow Lift and Hairline Advancement At The Same Time?

asked 10 months ago by MirandaJay in Greenville, TX
Latest answer by Mark Hamilton, MD
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Why does the Plastic Surgeon I talk to tell me that he can't do a brow lift & hairline advancement at the same time, when doctors do those together all the time! Also, he tells me I don't really need a browlift. I obviosly l look in the mirror and know what I need. My eyebrows are droopy and I think it looks masculine. Is this doctor crazy or is it me? Maybe he doesn't know how to do it that is why he doesn't want to? He said I was good to go for getting the Rhinoplasty & Chin Reshaping.

15 answers to Is It Possible To Do A Brow Lift and Hairline Advancement At The Same Time?

Browlift with high forehead

The desired amount of lift (including overcorrection) of the brows would be removed from the skin in front of your hairline. There is a greater risk for numbness or unpleasant shock sensation (dysthesia) of the scalp with this type of incision. The scar should fade with time, but that depends on skin color and type. I would not recommend doing this for a "widow's peak" type of forehead/hairline. Best of luck, Dr. Fisher

Edmund Fisher, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Brow lift with hair advancement

Dear Miranda, I'm at a loss as to why your surgeon would say that. I am inclined to suggest that you get a second opinion by a reputable Board Certified Plastic surgeon. Good luck Dr. H

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Combining browlift and hairline advance makes total sense

Absolutely! Browlifts oftentimes are done endoscopically. However, they can be combined with an incision in front of the hairline or at the hairline pretrichial/trichial which allows not only elevation of the brow but also advancement of the scalp behind the incision anteriorly. By advancing this posterior edge of the incision which includes the hairline, one can actually advance the hairline while at the same time lifting the brow. This procedure, a pretrichial endoscopic forehead lift, is... more

Mark Hamilton, MD
Indianapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Brow Lift and Hairline Lowering

Hairline lowering and bow elevation can and should be done at the same time. Years ago we described the Irregular Trichophytic Hairline Brow Lift which enables us to maintain or improve he hairline position when doing a brow/forehead lift.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Brow lift and hair advancement can be done at the same time.

Brow lift and hair advancement can be done at the same time, but it requires a hair-line incision brow lift is performed. I am not sure why your surgeon is against this procedure. Perhaps a second opinion with a board certified plastic surgeon??

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

Browlift and Hair line: Different Lifts for different hair patterns

There are multiple types of browlifts and I differentiate utilizing one versus another with the amount of lift I need and how high and how dense the hair is. Browlifts can be as simple as botox injections and as complicated as a coronal biplanar browlift. Your surgeon may not be a plastic surgeon and only comfortable with the procedures they have recommended. I would consult with a boardcertified plastic surgeon that does cosmetic surgery of the face and nose. Dr. Trussler more

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Browlift and hairline advancement-- 2 birds with one stone...

Yes, what you are describing is often the best option for patients with a tall forehead and drooping across the entire brow. Many surgeons call this a pretrichial forehead lift, as the incision is right in front of the hairline. It takes several months for the incision to fade to its best appearance. Patients who also do not wear their hair back are especially good candidates for this type of forehead lift. Hope this helps. Mark Lucarelli MD,... more

Mark J. Lucarelli, MD
Madison Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.UWHealth.org

Hairline Lowering and Brow Lift

Hairline Lowering and Brow Lift should be performed together if you plan to do both procedures. I can't think of any reason not to do them at the same time if you want both. Please see our seminal article on this topic which includes before and after pictures of Hairline Lowering with and without Brow Lift.

Kevin Ende, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Browlift and Forehead Shortening As A Combined Procedure

Just like a browlift loosens and lifts the forehead tissues upward, the scalp can be loosened and moved forward. They key to these procedures is that when done independently, they rely on having a fixed point onto which the loosened tissues are fixed. For the browlift, it is the frontal hairline, For a frontal hairline advancement, it is the forehead tissues as the fixed point. When doing a hairline (pretrichial) browlift and frontal harline advancement at the same time, which can... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Hairline advancement with a brow lift.

This combination of procedures can certainly be done if you have both a high hairline and drooping brows. The surgeon you saw either disagrees within your analysis of your appearance or does not do brow lifting with a hairline approach. Get other opinions .

Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD
Oakland Facial Plastic Surgeon

Pictures would help us to give you better answer

Hair line advancement and brow lift can be done if you are a good candidate. I would think that your surgeon is being very honest that he do not do the procedure,but that does not mean that it can not be done.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Simultaneous browlift and hairline advancement

Yes this can be done through a hairline incision which heals quite well. You should get a second opinion.

Peter T. Truong, MD
Fresno Oculoplastic Surgeon

Browlift and hairline advancement.

Browlift and hairline advancement is something we developed more than 30 years ago called the Irregular Trichophytic Forehead Lift with Hairline Advancement. We do several hundred per year and I don't know why your surgeon would say this.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Brow lift and hair line advancement together

Hi Miranda, It is possible to do a brow lift and hair line advancement at the same time. This procedure is done to help decrease the size of the forehead. The scar will run along the front of the hair line but most people will heal very well in this area. Discuss your wishes with multiple plastic surgeons and see who can meet you needs. Best Wishes Dr. Peterson

Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon

Brow lift with hairline advancement.

I usually do them together. Did he explain why in your case he didn't want to do so? Did you bring up your nose and chin or did he suggest it. Normally, plastic surgeons do not bring up unrelated surgeries unless the patient requests information. You might consider a second opinion.