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Multiple surgical techniques allow for management of brow ptosis
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NEW YORK — Brow ptosis is most manageable through the use of a direct brow lift, an internal browpexy or an endoscopic brow lift, according to a speaker here.
William J. Lipham, MD, FACS, an OSN Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery Board Member, said at OSN New York 2012 that patients who have excess upper eyelid skin, or dermatochalasis, are the best candidates for this surgery.
Direct brow lift is the most functional eye lift, he said, and works best on older men with deep transverse forehead lines because the technique allows for the greatest amount of elevation per millimeter of tissue resected.
Internal browpexy may be used for either functional or cosmetic reasons and is best for patients with thin or absent brow hair, Lipham said. This technique will reduce the rate of brow descent over time but will also cause postoperative discomfort to the patient.
According to Lipham, female patients with a low or normal hairline who have mild to moderate brow ptosis are ideal candidates for endoscopic browlift. Because men typically have stronger, heavier brows and higher hairlines that may reveal incisions, they are less than ideal candidates for this technique.
Physicians should perform individual patient counseling to determine the best surgical technique, he said.
Disclosure: Lipham has no relevant financial disclosures.
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