Can a trichophytic brow lift be done under local anesthetic if the patient is adamant about not going under? (Photos)

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1. can a (hairline incision) trichophytic brow lift be done under local anesthetic if the patient is adamant about not going under? 2. does trichophytic brow lift lift the lateral/temporal area of the forehead/brow as well as the mid and inner brow or would a temporal lift have to be added on as an additional procedure? 3. (see pictures) is this amount of lift realistically possible? i'm 32 female (looking to achieve reduced forehead size with this procedure as well)

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

This can be done under local anesthesia. If properly done it will lift the entire brow, medial and lateral. It will not leave a noticeable scar since hair grows through and in front of the incision. Make sure you see the actual hairline photos with the hairline totally exposed.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Yes it can be done with local anesthesia, and yes it can lift the temporal area. We do these regularly. It's a quick procedure (about 1 hour), and a fairly easy recovery.  People can travel home just a day after the surgery.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired) · Answer

Yes, any brow lift can be done under local anesthesia, as the brow is one of the easiest areas to anesthetize.  You can also modify how much lift you get in different parts of the brow by how the procedure is done and where you resect tissue.  Most brow lifts should elevate the lateral brow more than the central brow to give a natural arch. Yes, what you wish is realistically possible.  Make certain you see an experienced surgeon who has done many of these.

Can a trichophytic brow lift be done under local anesthetic if the patient is adamant about not going under? (Photos)

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