Is weakening of the corrugator supercilii muscle only possible during an endoscopic brow lift or can it be done as part of a lateral brow lift (open brow lift)? My corrugator supercilii is very strong and is pushing down on my eyes. My 11 lines are prominent, and there is a skin laxity on my upper lids. I would like to get the brow lift as part of a midfacelift to address these problems.
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Hello, thank you for submitting your questions. The options for reversal are highly dependent on the type of brow lift that you underwent two years ago, and there is virtually no situation where a skin graft would be the best way forward. Regardless, there is almost always opportunity for...
I would recommend a more direct approach. Endoscopic lifts pull from behind the hairline, usually in a subperiosteal plane. The lift is quite minimal for such an extensive dissection. I would consider a hairline subcutaneous browlift. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience...
Based on these photos, it is my impression that brow lift will change the position and shape of brows but will not affect the opening of your eyes and make them bigger. Good luck.
