Do I have acromegaly? (Photo)

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Hello, I’ve been looking into getting FFS surgery. I’m a 24 y/o female, 5’4 57 kg. I have a very prominent browbone which I’ve always been very self conscious about. I feel like I didn’t have it when I was younger (I inserted a pic of me as a kid). Everyone on my dad’s side have this prominent brow bone, but I can’t help but feel like mine could be acromegaly. Can any cosmetic surgery fix this? Do you think I have acromegaly?

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

FFS for the female with very large surporbital bones,etc. You definitely have male SOB! AN X-ray will let us know if this is acromegaly or not. The bone can be shaved and your heavy brows lifted in one operation with 1 week recovery. This is a procedure I invented 46 years ago and have done more than a thousand. Your nose can be feminized as well to give you a more attractive and feminine appearance.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Acromegaly can cause heaviness of the face and forehead.  If you have suffered from this, we are the right place to come.  OR, if you have a strong forehead from a family trait, it can also be fixed.  A video consultation is the next best step.

Emiliano Torres, MD · Answer

Dear Mrs,
After looking at your pictures, I would like to address your question providing as much details as possible for you to make an informed decision on the desired surgery. 
The acronegaly diagnosis is not carried out only with photographs but with studies of certain hormones. We do not believe that you have acronegaly but rather certain facial features that are a bit aggressive. Certain facial feminization procedures and combinations thereof can obtain excellent results so that your facial features looks smoother and more feminine.
I encourage to ask further questions if the explanation above was not sufficient. 
Kind regards,Dr. Torres

Jeffrey Jumaily, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. It's hard to say whether the cause is acromegaly or prominent brow bone from other genetic factors. The treatment is the same which is a brow bone contouring procedure. You will likely need a type 3 cranioplasty to contour the forehead. I do this weekly so make sure you consult a surgeon who does it very often. Incisions are hidden in the hair and recovery in my patients is 1-2 weeks.

Do I have acromegaly? (Photo)

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