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Happy with Open/in the Hair Line Brow Lift

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Pros--natural result; better lift than botox; open...

tealeavesNovember 9, 2009
WORTH IT$7,000

pros--natural result; better lift than botox; open procedure lowered high hairline for better proportions to the face. the hairline incision was causing me much anxiety pre surgery but really pleased and how thin the scar is and see it diappearing already!

Cons--not known at this time (not expecting many) but wasn't prepared for such bruising and swelling under eyes, lower face and neck.

I decided to get this done as after 5 years of using botox every 3 months to address lowered brow and slight ptosis on one side I wanted a more "permanent" solution. Had an upper bleth 2 years ago and going for incremental facial rejuvenation.

The pre-surgery consultation I got from the real self network from the surgeons was greatly helpful and put my mind at ease.

Looking for the best tips for bruising under the eyes cover up--10 days post op. I need to back to work in a week. Overall, very happy w. the open browlift and the natural results, minimal pain. what products have worked for patients to cover the bruises? I've been in hiding for 10 days and need to join the human race in a week.

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Timothy M. Greco, MD, FACS

Timothy M. Greco, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (7)

sapila
November 14, 2009
Can you tell me the last name of the doctor in Philadelphia?
sapila
November 14, 2009
I'm sorry. I just saw the doc name line. Have you experienced any asymmetry following the procedure yet?
tealeaves
October 30, 2010
hi, I just saw this, sorry for the delay. I was reviewing my review as i'm one year post op today.
Did you end up having the procedure?
I still have a bit of numbness and get an occasion bit of botox but still happy w. it.
Torrance
January 27, 2011
One of the best things to do to prevent and shorten bruising time is to use the Arnicare kit from Boron. We have our patients begin taking 5 little pellets, 3 times a day, one week in advance of surgery. The day of surgery we have them double up on the Arnica as well as the day after. This little herb does wonders. It works using it after surgery as well. If you stay away from incisions the gel or cream version works topically to move the bruising along faster. This works well after about 10 days to 2 weeks after surgery. Using a cover up makeup, the opposite side of the color wheel, helps hide bruises. So, if the bruise is still purple, an orange based makeup will hide the bruise pretty well. Then apply your regular coverup on top of it. A lot of blending will be necessary to make the area look natural. All-in-all, the bruises will eventually go away.
CatherineSF
March 11, 2011
I'm curious how your scar is now 2 years post-op. I too have a high forehead and a low brow. Botox in my forehead makes me look like one of the Munsters. Am considering the same procedure you did to lift the brow and lower the hairline, but some doctors warn that I will always have a visible scar at the hairline and that the hairline doesn't look natural because there is no gradation of the hair after surgery. How do you like yours now?
tealeaves
March 11, 2011
I'm very glad i went w. this approach as it def made my hairline lower and the scar healed nicely. Within in 2 weeks i was back to work w. some good camo makeup My doctor did an abrasion type treatment on the scar 2 weeks after and scar isn't really visibly at all and I pull my hair back. I really look awful in bangs so it was important that the scar heal.

I have to say I'm still getting a touch of botox here and there but not to raise the brows which would give me a sorta strange Joker type look. but to keep the wrinkles at bay on forehead and a bit around the crows feet. I would recommend you pick a well known surgeon who does this type of procedure. Feel free to ask any other questions! I love this network.
CatherineSF
March 12, 2011
Wow thanks for the info. I did have a consult with a surgeon who said that he uses a corrugated suture which makes it less visible. But another doc said that you lose the natural hairline - he compared it to walking into the forest suddenly the trees are thick instead of starting sparsely. Do you notice a difference in your hairline? does your hair grow differently now? And may I ask how old you are?

My experience with Botox in the forehead is that it doesn't raise the brows, it always lowers them. I use it because I have a lot of forehead wrinkles.

Thanks so much.
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