For a lateral brow lift: Is the brow pulled up, or sideways? (photos)

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon because it is important you learn more about the procedures available to you and their implication on your aesthetic desires.
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Generally the tails of the brow are pulled upward during a lateral brow lift.  A lateral pull is often associated with alteration of the hairline and a 'done' appearance.  Nevertheless, every patient is different and the many available brow lift techniques can produce different results.The degree to which the brow is elevated also differs greatly from surgeon to surgeon.  Consultations with several well qualified surgeons will help you decide which procedure-- and more importantly which surgeon-- is right for you.

The lateral brow should be lifted mostly up with some lateral pull as well. There are different brow lift techniques available. I recently published on a minimally invasive technique under local anesthesia. You can find the link to the manuscript below.

You get an A plus for being smart. Lateral brow lift pulls only slightly up and mostly sideways. That can often make a patient look evil as seen in many actresses.We developed the Irregular Trichophytic Forehead Lift 35 years ago which gives a vertical pull and does NOT raise the hairline. Hair grows thru the scar so no scar is seen. With this technique one can shape the brow at the same time. See a surgeon who does this technique andean show u the final hairline.

A lateral brow lift will lift or elevate the lateral brow.  Having said that, there is a little lateral pull to make it look good.  The goal is to lift and provide a natural appearing lift that transitions nicely with the surrounding areas.