Is Brow Bone Reduction Difficult?

August 13, 2009
Asked By:donald in New York City, NY

I have a prominent brow, which bothers me as it creates a lump on my forehead and gives me a neanderthal look (picture on the left is me). Is it difficult to lower my brow?Can I expect a result as dramatic as shown by the (software-simulated) picture on the right? I ask because I hear there are limits to how much bone can be shaved.Finally, can be done via intraoral incision (or the scalp)? I'd also appreciate any other info you have about this kind of procedure as it's rarely featured on plastic surgeons' websites.

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December 15, 2018

Answer: Brow bone reduction is very easy!

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 15, 2018

Answer: Brow bone reduction is very easy!

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 9, 2014

Answer: Brow bone reduction

Stephen J. Pincus, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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December 9, 2014

Answer: Brow bone reduction

Stephen J. Pincus, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 25, 2013

Answer: Brow bone shaving is possible within limits

November 25, 2013

Answer: Brow bone shaving is possible within limits

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May 16, 2017

Answer: Brow Bone Reduction

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August 14, 2009

Answer: Brow "shaving"

August 14, 2009

Answer: Brow "shaving"

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