Can endoscopic brow lift make my eyes worse?

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Updated: I want to have an endoscopic brow lift but I’m afraid it will worsen my dry eyes even more?I’ve talked to doctors saying no, this surgery doesn’t cut into tear glands and there will only be a temporary problem during healing. And since no skin will be removed my eyes should close normally. However, is there a permanent risk with this procedure? Is there a permanent risk with this procedure even with a minimal lift and if eyelids can close normally after? Like is it possible to have a bad reaction to the endotine implants? I don’t know what to believe at this point doctors says different things.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Lyanna93, Thank you for your question. To make an informed recommendation, more information is needed.Generally, an endoscopic brow lift does not directly interfere with tear glands, it does alter the position of your eyebrows, which can influence eyelid function and exacerbate dry eye symptoms, especially if there was a pre-existing condition. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

I do several brow lifts each week.  An endoscopic browlift is unlikely to worsen dry eyes, but, if you have already had an upper lid lift, or, you have very severe dry eyes it is possible if the brows are lifted enough to make closing the upper eyelids incomplete.

Kamil Manav, MD · Answer

Hello, the endoscopic brow lift surgery doesn’t cause dry eyes. In this surgery we don’t touch tear glands. Yes, that’s true . Every procedure have some risks like nerve damage. Some problems solve day by day itselfs but some problems not. Nerve damage is to diffucult in this procedure so don’t afraid of this.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Much more in information is needed, such as a full set of facial photographs to determine if your candidate for the procedure, and it history of any eyelid or forehead surgery. Also important to know how dry your eyes are, if that is an issue already

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