Is Hair Loss a Side Effect of an Endoscopic Brow Lift?

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I have noticed very bare areas around the hair line where the stiches are. Would my doctor cut it like this or has the hair fallen out.10 strands of hair came out from the root around my stiches today (4th week). Is this normal and is it assured it will grow back? With regards to blow drying and colouring how long should I have waited? I guess 3 months for colouring. Is there anything I can take that will ensure faster hair growth? I appreciate all the excellent feedback about my operation.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The hair loss at the portals of entry should be temporary.  Growth should return in a few months.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

Endoscopic browlifts can result in some usually temporary hair loss around the incisions.  What I usually recommend is the application of Rogaine once daily, and consider using laser light therapy to further help stimulate blood flow to the area.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Hair loss is unusual after endoscopic browlift surgery. Those areas could have been shaved or trimmed at the time of surgery. Alternatively, manipulation of the tissue around the incisions or cautery to stop bleeding can sometimes cause temporary hairloss. However, this usually resolves within a few months. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

A.J. Amadi, MD · Answer

There are a few reasons that the area around the endoscopic incision seems bare.

	It could be that your surgeon may have cut the hairs short, either on purpose or by accident. That just means with time, it will grow back.

	Or it could be that due to the tension placed on the wounds with his retractors or use of cautery, the hair follicles may have been temporarily or possibly permanently damaged. Usually this "follicle shock" is temporary and the hair will return to its normal growth. You just need to be patient.

	There is no way to accelerate this growth unfortunately. As far as hair dyeing and blow drying hair goes, it should be fine by a month.

Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes there can be hair loss around the incision sites. If the roots are not damaged this is temporary and will return in 3-4 months

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