Would brow bone shaving fix hooded eyelids too?

April 9, 2015
Asked By:missnik in Pennsylvania, PA

Would brow bone shaving get rid of a prominent "cave man like" brow bone and hooded eyelids? Or do you also need an eyebrow lift as well to fix the hooding?

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April 10, 2015

Answer: Brow bone reduction

Sirius K. Yoo, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 10, 2015

Answer: Brow bone reduction

Sirius K. Yoo, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 10, 2015

Answer: Brow bone shaving is not routine aesthetic surgery.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 10, 2015

Answer: Brow bone shaving is not routine aesthetic surgery.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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May 13, 2015

Answer: No brow bone shaving is very rarely done.

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May 13, 2015

Answer: No brow bone shaving is very rarely done.

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April 12, 2015

Answer: Brow reduction

April 12, 2015

Answer: Brow reduction

April 12, 2015

Answer: Brow Bone Reduction and Hooded Eyes

April 12, 2015

Answer: Brow Bone Reduction and Hooded Eyes

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