Brow Lift

 

 

What do you want to change

 

It is important that you have a clear idea of what you want changed when you go for a consultation. The last thing a plastic surgeon wants to hear is "What do you think I need done"?

 

Look in a mirror and identify what bothers you. Be specific. It is helpful to break up the forehead region into 4 parts:

 

1. Forehead
2. Lateral (outside) Brow
3. Medial (inside) Brow 
4. Upper Eyelid.

 

Evaluate each one of these areas individually as this is what the plastic surgeon will do in his/her exam.

 

Common complaints

 

• Forehead: Wrinkles (especially with animation)
• Lateral Brow: Droopy
• Medial Brow: Droopy, wrinkles between the brows
• Upper Eyelid: Droopy, excess skin, excess fat

 

Ideal Brow Shape

 

• Forehead
  • Smooth; few wrinkles with animation and no wrinkles at rest
• Lateral Brow
  • The lateral brow should be 2-3 mm higher than the medial brow in women and at least the same height or higher in men.
  • There should be no crow's feet at rest and only a minimal amount with animation.
• Medial Brow
  • Should be higher than the bony rim that surrounds the eye.
  • The bridge of the nose should be smooth.