Eyebrow / Forehead Lift
A heavy drooping brow can alter the way
you look and feel. Eyebrow position is a key factor to facial
rejuvenation.
A normal female
brow starts next to the nose and gently arcs over the bony eye
socket to reach a high point between the outermost color portion
of your eye and the bony edge. A male's eyebrow arc is less
pronounced and rides along the bony rim. When the brow is low,
an unnatural appearance is seen. The patient looks tired and
angry.
The extra weight causes a build up of
skin and a droopiness of the upper eyelid. Surgical improvement
refreshes the eyebrow/eye region. This surgery is often combined
with eyelid lifts to create a complete rejuvenation of the upper
face.
Together with a facelift, the entire
face can be rejuvenated. Dynamic facial lines are often seen
around the nose and on the forehead. Utilizing Botox® Cosmetic prior to the surgery will help erase these lines and prevent the
underlying muscles from pulling the brow down after it is
re-suspended during surgery.
PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION
New advanced technology allows Dr. Harris to operate on the
forehead without making large incisions across the top of the
head. With the use of endoscopes, (like orthopedic knee surgery)
five small incisions can be used to elevate the brow. This
decreases the amount of bleeding during the procedure as well as
the amount of scalp numbness.
Traditional techniques, large incisions
in the hair of the scalp and at the forehead/hair junction, can
also be used if appropriate. These procedures are usually
performed under general anesthesia in the Outpatient Surgery
Center. This procedure is often combined with face-lifting and
is all completed at one session in the outpatient facility.
Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office located in Chevy Chase,
Maryland ( MD), near the Washington, DC (District
of Columbia), Arlington, VA area.
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