Brow Lift Anchors Did Not Hold - What Treatments Will Remedy the Loose Skin?
April 23, 2011
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Doctor says forehead anchor points after coronal brow lift didn't hold. Now eyes are too close to brow & have a "mean look, w/ eye bruising near nose.
It's hard to wear eye shadow with new loose skin above eyes. Upper blepharoplasty not advised by 3 plastic surgeons before this surgery. Is it normal for bruising in inner eye area near nose 8 wks. after? I do not wish to do surgery again, but will time heal this or would laser, upper blepharoplasty or an endoscopic at "anchor points" help?
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A brow lift is a broad or general term referring to lifting and repositioning the eyebrow. Brow lifts may be performed via multiple different methods such as coronal, pretrichial, endoscopic, direct, etc. Brow pexy is one specific type of brow lift, which is typically performed via an upper...
You are young and attractive looking and have well shaped brows. Personally, I would suggest that you do not need a browlift and that you stay away from further facial surgery until many more years have passed.
After four years, it is unlikely that your symptoms will improve on their own. Sensory change in the scalp is one of the main disadvantages of the bi-coronal forehead lift. There are treatments available that may help alleviate your temperature sensitivities. ...