Will Orbital Bone Contouring (Brow Bone Reduction) help me achieve the eye shape I desire? (Photo)

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Naturally I have low brows which creates hooding over my eyes - it is this which I want to eliminate. I am 24 & cis-male, though some like the hooded appearance, I do not, the type of brow and eye shape that I find attractive are: very straight brows & upper eyelid visible across the whole eye. Following consulations, a top FFS surgeon in London recommended to me a Brow Bone Reduction. Different surgeons have said a blepharoplasty will not achieve my desired result. Thoughts? Happy to clarify.

Samuel Mattine, MBChB, MRCS, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for the photos which are very helpful. Yo are absolutely right that you have hooding/ptosis of the lateral brows. This is however complicated with the presence of an underling bony deformity, the frontal bone bossing. In my opinion, blepharoplasty alone will be completely the wrong treatment for you. On the other hand you will get a a reasonable result a with a brow lift. There are different types of brow lift and the limited lateral approach is likely to give you the best outcome. Having said that, if you do wish to get the best results, it will certainly require a combination of the frontoplasty to address the bony deformity in combination with a lateral brow lift. Stay away from a blepharoplasty alone as you are likely to be left dissatisfied with the outcome.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your questions. Based on your photographs you may be a candidate for blepharoplasty of your upper eyelids. It is surgically removing the excess skin that you have hanging on your lids by making a small incision and removing it. I would highly recommend you consult with a Board-certified plastic surgeon for the best results.

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