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  • Plastic Surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Direct brow lift is a popular technique for brow ptosis, especially after facial palsy.
  • Potential sequelae include visible scars and forehead paraesthesia.
  • Current literature offers limited discussion on mitigating these risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report outcomes of a direct brow lift using modified techniques.
  • To address risks of scarring and paraesthesia associated with the procedure.
  • To evaluate aesthetic results and patient satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 23 patients undergoing direct brow lift for facial palsy-related ptosis.
  • Technical refinements included W-plasty incision, counter-bevelling, subcutaneous dissection, and browpexy.
  • Data collected on follow-up, complications, brow height, and scar assessment.

Main Results:

  • 24 direct brow lifts were performed with a mean follow-up of 1.3 years.
  • No cases of forehead paraesthesia or brow alopecia were reported.
  • Excellent or good brow height was achieved in 85% of cases, with a mean scar scale score of 8.6/28.

Conclusions:

  • Modified direct brow lift techniques significantly reduce postoperative paraesthesia.
  • The presented modifications achieve satisfactory aesthetic outcomes with minimal scarring.
  • This approach offers a viable alternative for managing brow ptosis in facial palsy patients.