I had a temporal brow lift 6 months ago and was left noticeably scarred and bald. The 'reputable' surgeon lifted the corner of my brows like we discussed but then left me with two huge scars which now i'll I need removing/ hair transplant. I have never seen scars after a brow lift, but I was told the scars would be tucked behind my hairline and hidden. Please correct me if i'm wrong in thinking the scars are horrendous? The surgeon told me its 'normal' which I find it hard to believe,
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June 2, 2013
Answer: These Are the Scars Left After a Temporal Brow Lift, Please Tell Me This Isn't Right? (photo)
Scalp advancement can be performed together with a browlift and forehead contouring. Each one of these procedures are very safe in expert hands. I do not feel that the new hairline will look unnatural based on my experience. The hair eventually grows through the incision but if not happy with...
Thank you for your question. This is not a procedure we do. I would be very hesitant if the surgeon is not a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and can show a good track record of the procedure. I hope this helps.
There is not a specific procedure code for an endoscopic browlift procedure. Therefore, the insurance approval should cover other approaches. However, you should direct this question to your surgeon's office as they have the actual letter and know the details of your care. In my experience, an...
