The position of the eyebrow.

Area of Science:

• Plastic surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Medical device development

Background:

• Eyebrow position significantly impacts aesthetic surgical outcomes.
• Variability in natural eyebrow position presents challenges in planning procedures like blepharoplasty and ptosis correction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and describe a novel instrument for accurate and reproducible measurement of eyebrow position.
• To provide a tool that aids surgeons in pre-operative planning for facial aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries.

Main Methods:

• Development of a clear, curved, plastic face mask.
• Inscribing millimeter distance gradations onto the mask.
• Incorporation of a sliding horizontal step to precisely align with the superior orbital rim for measurement.

Main Results:

• The instrument allows for direct, quantifiable measurement of eyebrow position.
• The design facilitates consistent and reliable data acquisition.

Conclusions:

• The developed face mask instrument offers a practical solution for measuring eyebrow position.
• This tool can enhance the precision and predictability of blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, and other aesthetic surgeries.