I am a male, 66, who is almost totally bald. My eyelids are lower -- ptosis, I believe. So far two docs say I need a direct brow lift, one a coronal, one an upper blepharoplasty, one a upper blepharoplasty with an ultrablepharo (lifting the brow with an incision). One says I'm a "pinkie" and that a direct "hairline" scar will fade. ONe says brow lifts on men are passe and don't look good. Is there a right answer? This would be done in conjunction with a face and neck lift.
November 13, 2014
Answer: Brow lift alternative
A brow lift is a common procedure performed on male patients, and looks best when performed conservatively. Often, it is not lifting but volumizing the eyebrow region that really enhances appearance. In general, an endoscopic approach is a fantastic way to perform the surgery and will leave you with minimal scarring. If you did not want to go the surgical route when improving the appearance of your brow, you could always lift the brow temporarily with Botox or Dysport. Injecting a small amount of Botox or Dysport will slightly raise the lateral eyebrows. You may also use fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane at the superior area of the brow. There is no right or wrong answer, as the decision to have a brow lift is a personal preference. It is important that you and your surgeon agree on a game plan, and I would recommend choosing a surgeon who uses computer imaging software. This will allow you to get an idea of how the final result may appear, and serve as a great communication tool between you and your prospective surgeon. Thank you and I hope this helps!
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November 13, 2014
Answer: Brow lift alternative
A brow lift is a common procedure performed on male patients, and looks best when performed conservatively. Often, it is not lifting but volumizing the eyebrow region that really enhances appearance. In general, an endoscopic approach is a fantastic way to perform the surgery and will leave you with minimal scarring. If you did not want to go the surgical route when improving the appearance of your brow, you could always lift the brow temporarily with Botox or Dysport. Injecting a small amount of Botox or Dysport will slightly raise the lateral eyebrows. You may also use fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane at the superior area of the brow. There is no right or wrong answer, as the decision to have a brow lift is a personal preference. It is important that you and your surgeon agree on a game plan, and I would recommend choosing a surgeon who uses computer imaging software. This will allow you to get an idea of how the final result may appear, and serve as a great communication tool between you and your prospective surgeon. Thank you and I hope this helps!
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October 11, 2012
Answer: Brow lift on men
There are many choices for brow lift incision. The only one you did not mention is the endoscopic approach. This approach leaves very small incisions that usually heal well. Brow lift on men can be very helpful if not overdone. Without a photo to see if there are deep forehead lines its hard to recommend one incision site. If you have very low brows you are a good candidate for one of the mentioned approaches.
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October 11, 2012
Answer: Brow lift on men
There are many choices for brow lift incision. The only one you did not mention is the endoscopic approach. This approach leaves very small incisions that usually heal well. Brow lift on men can be very helpful if not overdone. Without a photo to see if there are deep forehead lines its hard to recommend one incision site. If you have very low brows you are a good candidate for one of the mentioned approaches.
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