Functional Browlifting

Abstract

Brow ptosis is an abnormal descent of the eyebrow resulting in a displeased appearance and/or functional deficit. While most cases of brow ptosis do not result in a functional impairment, functional brow surgery is generally reserved for individuals with severe brow asymmetry or visual field deficit related to excess soft tissue pushing downward on the eyelid. A combination of both intrinsic and extrinsic anatomic factors contributes to an unfavorable brow shape, contour, and position. Proper management of brow ptosis requires an understanding of both surgical and nonsurgical modalities. Traditionally, individuals with functional brow ptosis are treated by browpexy via blepharoplasty approach, direct browlift, mid-forehead browlift, or less commonly endoscopic browlift.

Keywords

browlift - functional browlift - brow ptosis - mid-forehead browlift - direct browlift - facial paralysis

Author's Contribution

B.S.D. was involved in lead conceptualization, resources, writing, reviewing, and editing of the original draft.

Publication History

Accepted Manuscript online:
23 June 2022

Article published online:
02 September 2022

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