I'm considering a brow bone reduction procedure. I am a cisgender female. I seem to have quite a prominent brow bone. It may only be a minor imperfection, but as a strong brow bone is associated more as a masculine feature I am considering it. I think it would help my confidence and to feel more conventionally feminine. I am hoping it is a relatively simple procedure, as simple as it can be I suppose. So am I a suitable candidate for this procedure? Is it advised to combine with brow lift?
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Answer: Brow bone reduction for the cis gender female.
I've written a few papers where those surgeries are done together and they are a common combination in my office. You would likely benefit from a few hair grafts as part of this as a scar on top of the head is required to reduce the brow bone. Watch our videos to learn more.
This photo is tough for answering this question, but, it could be done with filler, with botox, or with surgery to the nose or brow depending upon what you look like on exam (or in more easily assessed photos).
In the photos, the cheeks and nose are not fully visible. Additionally, the visibility of the cornea and the radix of the nose allows us to measure the distance between them and provide information about whether there is a low radix. Apart from this, compared to the upper part of the forehead,...
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