I'm 38, female, and I have a drooping eyebrow on one side of my face only. I lost a ton of weight and lots of volume in my face, but I don't know if the drooping is due to fat loss, muscle laxity, skin laxity or some combo. It seems to be the outer third that's drooping the most. So, will filler fix it if it's volume loss related? Or, do I need a brow lift? And where does Botox fit in to this? Why can Botox lift brows if drooping is caused by laxity?
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Thank you for posting your question. A gliding brow lift might be a good solution for you. It can be tailored very well to match the opposite site. In cases like yours, it might be performed under local anesthesia. A small incision is made within the hairline. Exspect some bruising and some...
I have never had to redo a brow lift for mechanical failure. However, I have also never had to do a brow lift on someone of 18 years of age. Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs. More information is needed to give a more accurate answer.
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Hello, the short answer is "YES". The lateral ("outer") brow is lifted with a procedure called a temporal or lateral brow lift. This is the most common type of brow lift that I perform in my practice. It can be done under local anesthesia with minimal downtime. I would strongly caution against...