i would like to have a browlift. i am worry about the loss of hair. My hair is very thin. In addition. I have been searching information and my understanding about endoscopic browlift is that it will last only a few years versus the open brown lift that will be last for more that 10 years. I am 46, I went to see a doctor and he told me I should have botox instead of the surgery. I don't think this will be an option for me because of the price and the time I will be spending on botox brownlift. Thanks for your answers,
April 21, 2014
Answer: Hair Loss Following Browlift There’s no question that hair loss can occur following brow lift procedures. This hair loss is highly dependent upon the type of procedure performed. It’s much more likely to occur when open approaches are utilized and can occur for a variety of reasons. These may include tension on the wound closure, thinning of skin flaps and the use of cautery. In most cases, this hair loss is transient, but in some cases it may be permanent. When this occurs a variety of treatment options exist. These include scar revision, hair transplantation and Rogaine. It’s important to individualize the treatment of brow descent based on the patients’ needs and aesthetic goals. Although the results of open brow lifts probably last longer than the results of endoscopic brow lift, the longevity of endoscopic browlift is never the less still quite good. In your case, endoscopic browlift still probably represents your best option. Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with browlift experience would be a good next step. This surgeon should be able to help you formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
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April 21, 2014
Answer: Hair Loss Following Browlift There’s no question that hair loss can occur following brow lift procedures. This hair loss is highly dependent upon the type of procedure performed. It’s much more likely to occur when open approaches are utilized and can occur for a variety of reasons. These may include tension on the wound closure, thinning of skin flaps and the use of cautery. In most cases, this hair loss is transient, but in some cases it may be permanent. When this occurs a variety of treatment options exist. These include scar revision, hair transplantation and Rogaine. It’s important to individualize the treatment of brow descent based on the patients’ needs and aesthetic goals. Although the results of open brow lifts probably last longer than the results of endoscopic brow lift, the longevity of endoscopic browlift is never the less still quite good. In your case, endoscopic browlift still probably represents your best option. Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with browlift experience would be a good next step. This surgeon should be able to help you formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
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April 14, 2014
Answer: Risk of Hairloss After Browlift There are a variety of browlift techniques, and each one needs to be individualized for the patient. The risk of hair loss is usually quite low, but can occur along the incision line typically when there is excessive tension and/or rough handling of the skin and/or delicate hair that is susceptible to falling out. Whether the lateral browlift, or trichophytic/hairline incision, or lateral browlift (the one I most commonly utilize) is chosen depends on the appearance of your brows, your goals, the thickness of your skin and heaviness of your brows, your hair pattern, and the experience of your surgeon.
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April 14, 2014
Answer: Risk of Hairloss After Browlift There are a variety of browlift techniques, and each one needs to be individualized for the patient. The risk of hair loss is usually quite low, but can occur along the incision line typically when there is excessive tension and/or rough handling of the skin and/or delicate hair that is susceptible to falling out. Whether the lateral browlift, or trichophytic/hairline incision, or lateral browlift (the one I most commonly utilize) is chosen depends on the appearance of your brows, your goals, the thickness of your skin and heaviness of your brows, your hair pattern, and the experience of your surgeon.
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