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Is it possible to get a browbone reduction to have a more elegant/feminine profile? (photo)

DeeElle00Nov 23, 2013
I am a 29 year old female. I feel I have a very prominent browbone. I feel I am attractive head on but quite unattractive in side profile. Are there any plastic surgeons out there who could do anything about this? I imagine it would require shaving of the browbone to achieve noticable results. How intense would the surgery be and are optimal results achievable? I do not hear of many doctors offering this surgery.

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Dr. Jeffrey Marvel, MD
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A.J. Amadi, MD

You are absolutely correct to worry about feminization. Your brow "prominence" is completely normal. The brow reduction surgery is not as simple as just shaving down the bone. This could alter your sinuses as well. I would not recommend this procedure for you.

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