Female, 53. I have very pronounced furrows in the glabellar region. Botox has very little effect. I’ve tried fillers but this added unwanted bulk and volume to the area. I’ve been told a brow lift wouldn’t help. Is there any other surgical option? I’m considering corrugator muscle excision and fat grafting or an implant. Are these suitable possibilities?
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Answer: From a limited look, an endoscopic forehead procedure
Direct browlifts do not work very well and can place a scar on the face. An endoscopic browlift uses incisions hidden in the hairline. The brow really only moves if a full release is accomplished and this is done using the endoscopic techniques if properly performed. When complete a nice,...
Your eyebrows are at different levels. You would definitely benefit from an extended brow lift. This will extend down to the ear to pull up the corners and help with the crows feet.
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Gary Horndeski, M.D.
Based solely on the area around your eyes in the photo, it's difficult to determine whether there is excess skin, muscle, or fat in your upper and lower eyelids. It's not the best photo. If, indeed, the main problem in your upper and lower eyelids is excess skin, then laser treatment isn't...