I am having rhinoplasty but I am also wanting a brow lift. I will be planning to go to a different doctor who specializes in brow lifts as my rhino doc doesn’t. Is it safe for me to undergo a brow lift under general a week after undergoing rhino with general? Is it dangerous to have general anesthesia again so soon? What are the restrictions of undergoing general anesthesia multiple times?
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June 14, 2019
Answer: Discuss this with the two anesthesiologists potentially treating you.
Hello, thank you for your question. A brow plexy is when the brow is tacked in a higher position using sutures or other materials. This is a less invasive procedure then the brow lift. A brow lift is when the brows are actually detached from the deeper tissues, repositioned...
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I am sorry to hear of your distress. Numbness following surgery is not uncommon. It is usually self limited, resolving over 6-12 months or so. An occasional patient may demonstrate permanent areas of altered sensation. Itching may be a sign of early nerve...
One week post-surgery is too early yet to determine your final results. The brow lift, rhinoplasty, and blepharoplasty require several weeks and in some cases months to see the final results. In the post-op photo your eyes look more open and therefore more youthful. I would recommend giving more...