How is a Lateral Brow Procedure Performed, will I Have Staples in my Head if So Roughly How Many?

The choice of scalp closure in a lateral browlift procedure is highly variable. Surgeons are pretty evenly split between surgical clips (staples) and dissolving suture. The advantage of suture is that they typically do not require removal as they will fall out on their own. The upside of clips are that they are quick to apply but do require removal following surgery. Depending upon the length of the incision you might require anywhere from 7-15 surgical clips per side but this is just an educated guess and will depend upon your chosen surgeon's technique of choice. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSWeber Facial Plastic Surgery

A lateral browlifting procedure can be performed directly via an incision in the lateral/temporal brow. Dissection frees the scalp to move. Deep sutures are placed to achieve lifting. Staples are used to approximate the scalp edges. Staples are used (vs. needle bearing sutures) in hair bearing scalp to minimize damage to hair follicles. (ie: permanent hair loss or wide, visible scars)Steve Byrd, MD

There are many different procedures covered by the general term of lateral brow lift. Individual surgeons approach surgery in this area differently. Some use staples and others use sutures. Therefore, you need to make an appointment with a plastic surgeon who specializes in facial rejuvenation and discuss these insignificant details after you have decided what procedure will provide you the rejuvenation you seek.