Scarring with direct brow lift?

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For a DIRECT brow lift, how close to the glabella end of the brow can the incision be made without risking noticeable scarring?

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

The right spot for the incision depends on you. I usually go at the top of the eyebrows where the incision heals well.  But, in some cases we may choose a deep wrinkle on the forehead.  These can be beautiful results.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

A direct browlift (Irregular Trichophytic Browlift)  scar? I invented this procedure 50 years ago (and have done more than 5000 of these) should leave a barely noticeable scar if properly done since hair grows thru the scar. Make sure you see results of the hairline with the hair pulled back.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A full set of facial and forehead photographs are required to make a determination about placement of the incision and whether or not your candidate for that particular surgical procedure. In most instances, we perform forehead lifts with placement either behind the hairline or at the hairline, depending upon the pre-existing hairline is

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