8 months post upper eyelid and temporal lift - is my lack of movement permanent? (photo)

Question

In April 2023, I went to have upper eyelid surgery. The morning of my surgery, I was talked into having a temporal/lateral eyebrow lift in order to enhance my results. 8 months later, I still have NO MOVEMENT above my right eyebrow. I have a weird caving effect on the side of my eye when I do try to raise my brows. I have had botox on the 'good' side to try to even up my brows in the hope the damaged side will heal in time but I am concerned this is permanent. Surgeon does not respond.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It’s a little bit difficult to make an assessment based on the information provided. It sounds like your surgeon attempted endoscopic brow lift, and may have damaged the branches of the facial nerve that innervates the frontalis muscle. If the nerve branches were completely transected, then the chance of a full recovery is less. If there’s partial movement, then the chance of continued improvement with recovery is much better.
At this point, I suggest you consider getting some second opinion consultations from other plastic surgeons in your community.
Nerve injuries can continue to improve for 12 to 18 months
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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8 months post upper eyelid and temporal lift - is my lack of movement permanent? (photo)

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