20 Direct Brow Lift
Book
Editors: Freitag, Suzanne K.; Lee, N. Grace; Lefebvre, Daniel R.; Yoon, Michael K.
Title: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
Subtitle: Tricks of the Trade
Print ISBN: 9781626238978; Online ISBN: 9781626238985; Book DOI: 10.1055/b-006-163725
2020 © 2020 Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart
Subjects: Ophthalmology, Optometry;Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery
Thieme Clinical Collections (English Language)
Summary
The direct brow lift is a highly effective, durable, and predictable procedure that can be performed expeditiously under local anesthesia, and which does not require special equipment. The procedure is best suited for functional brow elevation. Its major drawback is the potential for scar. Patients seeking cosmetic brow elevation should be offered alternative approaches. This chapter discusses preoperative considerations, operative technique, postoperative care, possible complications of the procedure, and ways to avoid them.