Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underBrow Bone Reduction q&a

Facial Shape and Bone Structure?

A
austincboltonApr 25, 2013

I am wondering mostly out of curiosity, what cosmetic surgery can change in regards to face shape, bone structure, proportions and overall how drastic of an appearance change can be made? In other words with combining different kinds of facial implants and bone reductions (such as chin reduction, jaw angle reduction, brow bone reduction etc) as well as rhinoplasty and other structural yet cosmetic procedures how significantly can you change a persons overall appearance and facial structure?

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Dr. Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Apr 28, 2013
Answer
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Apr 28, 2013
Answer

More Brow Bone Reduction Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Sirius K. Yoo, MD

Hi, there. Thanks for posting this question! As you mentioned, a prominent brow bone can contribute to a “Neanderthal” look. However, a forehead that slopes back may play a role, too. The goal of “forehead recontouring” is to bring the upper third of the face in harmony with the lower t...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Toby Mayer, MD

  Forehead contouring revision can be done several ways but using the old scar may not be possible if it is too high. For more than 35 years I have used the Irregular Trichophytic Forehead Incision to contour the forehead and lower the hairline if too high.

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Joel B. Beck, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question!  The procedure method varies depending on one's anatomy and facial dimensions.  Typically, I ask patients to get x-rays to assess the bone anatomy of the forehead.  This allows me to decide the severity of the bony prominence and how to reduce it to...

+10 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Any well-trained, board-certified (American Board of Plastic Surgery) plastic surgeon can do brow bone reduction using basic techniques. I do this in my AAAASF-accredited office surgical facility as an outpatient operation that takes about an hour. In contrast to other answers, I would use...

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jacob Tower, MD

Hello, hope you are well. Thanks for posting your questions and photos. You appear to have a relatively high/posterior hairline and a modest brow ridge. These can be tackled at the same time as a combined procedure of brow ridge reduction (probably Type I), scalp advancement (hairline lowering),...

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jacob Tower, MD

Hello, hope you are well. The answer is a simple 'yes', this procedure can be performed on cis-gender or trans-gender women--the same principles apply. The approach depends on a few factors that are discussed during consultation but can be done through a hairline incision or further posterior on...

+3 answers
See all Brow Bone Reduction Q&A
See more Brow Bone Reduction Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE BROW BONE REDUCTION GUIDE →