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Modified brow lift: an adjunct to blepharoplasty
1Department of Hospital Dentistry and Divison of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA.
Summary
The modified supratrichial brow lift effectively enhances cosmetic outcomes for patients with lateral brow ptosis undergoing upper eyelid blepharoplasty. This surgical technique demonstrated significant aesthetic improvement without any reported complications.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background:
- Lateral brow ptosis can negatively impact facial aesthetics and visual fields.
- Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is often performed to address aesthetic concerns of the eyelids.
- Brow position significantly influences the overall appearance of the upper face.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a modified supratrichial brow lift technique.
- To review the indications, advantages, effectiveness, and complications of this brow lift method.
Main Methods:
- Thirty-six modified supratrichial brow lifts were performed on 36 patients (34 female, 2 male).
- The procedure was combined with upper eyelid blepharoplasty in 32 patients and performed alone in 4 patients.
Main Results:
- The modified supratrichial brow lift improved cosmetic results in 32 patients who underwent concomitant upper eyelid blepharoplasty.
- No complications were observed during the study period.
Conclusions:
- The modified supratrichial brow lift is an effective technique for improving cosmetic results in patients with lateral brow ptosis.
- This method is particularly beneficial when combined with upper eyelid blepharoplasty.