Direct brow lift – indications, diagnostics, operating techniques Review article

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Published: Dec 31, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24292/01.OT.072223
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direct brow lift, facial plastic surgery, brow ptosis, eyebrow asymmetry, facial nerve palsy

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Małgorzata Różycka
Faculty of Medicine, Lazarski University, Warsaw
http://orcid.org/0009-0001-3643-0948
Piotr Nesterowicz
Faculty of Medicine, Lazarski University, Warsaw
http://orcid.org/0009-0009-1999-6956
Katarzyna Różycka
Faculty of Medicine, Lazarski University, Warsaw
http://orcid.org/0009-0000-4144-0588
Krystian Bakalarski
Faculty of Medicine, Lazarski University, Warsaw
http://orcid.org/0009-0006-1425-1590
Katarzyna Ulaszewska
Orbita Medical Center, Warsaw
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2941-4878
Alan Chamernik
Orbita Medical Center, Warsaw
http://orcid.org/0009-0009-0987-084X
Radosław Różycki
1. Orbita Medical Center, Warsaw. 2. Department of Ophthalmology, Military Institute of Aviation Medicine, Warsaw
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7040-026X

Abstract

Eyebrow lift is one of the most effective rejuvenating procedures in facial plastic surgery. Lifting the aging soft structures around the eye socket yields both cosmetic and, in some cases, therapeutic effects. Regardless of the indications, preoperative assessment of the patient should be based on a thorough interview, establishing the patient’s expectations, determining the achievable outcome of the procedure, and anticipating potential complications. During the physical examination, it is crucial to identify relevant anatomical structures, assess facial symmetry, scope, and the technique of the procedure. Often, patients opt for combining direct eyebrow lift with eyelid surgery, significantly enhancing the overall result. The primary complication of direct eyebrow lifting is a visible scar, which may be a contraindication for individuals prone to keloid formation and those with a brow deficit. The aim of this study is to define the indications, diagnostics, and describe the surgical techniques used in eyebrow lift procedures.

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Różycka M, Nesterowicz P, Różycka K, Bakalarski K, Ulaszewska K, Chamernik A, Różycki R. Direct brow lift – indications, diagnostics, operating techniques. Ophthatherapy [Internet]. 2023Dec.31 [cited 2024Nov.23];10(4):312-9. Available from: https://journalsmededu.pl/index.php/ophthatherapy/article/view/2946
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Vol 10 No 4 (2023)
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Surgery and laser therapy
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