Question 1

what is the minimum age for a brow lift?

Accepted Answer

18, but...: Typically, these are done in adults when the brows descend sufficiently to cause a functional (blocked vision, especially on the sides) or aesthetic concern.  The specific procedure should be tailored to the patient's anatomy, needs and goals.  Usually, a browlift is performed as early as the early 30's.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: prominent brow?

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Prominent brow: = accentuated  supraorbital ridge.

Question 3

is a brow lift ever covered by insurance? i can't afford a brow lift right now. are there any circumstances where it would be covered by insurance?

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Commonly : Commonly for a brow lift to be covered by insurance there needs to be a documented visual field deficit. This would be performed by an ophthalmologist.

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Question 4

i've gotten my eyebrows waxed a montho ago. but the areas (under my brows) have not grown what so ever. before i got them waxex, i would pluck my brows & they would grow fast. i've gotten my brows waxed before & they've grown a week after. why haven't my

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Hair growth: Hair goes through different stages of growth thus regrowth at variable rates. Diet stress and other factors can alter this growth such as laser treatments and topical applied agents ( latisse, (bimatoprost) depilatories, etc).

Question 5

is a botox brow lift permanent?

Accepted Answer

: "Botox" application on facial skin, such as a "brow lift" has limited effectiveness, and requires renewal of botox application to remain cosmetically effective.  Even surgical approaches to skin tone which continue to be subject to gravitational effects require revision to maintain corrective status.

Question 6

i have dry white flaky skin in my brow?

Accepted Answer

FLAKY SKIN OF BROW: If this problem has been there for a long time, it may be a condition called psoriasis. Please see your dermatologist who will prescribe appropriate medications. Meanwhile try using a tar shampoo: t-gel, tarsum, dhs-tar or other shampoos with tar. And shampoo often, daily if possible.

Question 7

how effective is  ulthera for brow lifts?

Accepted Answer

Ulthera: I am not familiar with ulthera, so i referred your question to a plastic surgeon.  Hope that will prove helpful.

Question 8

can you tell me about endoscopic brow lift?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This procedure is only to elevate the brow to a more youthful position, it will improve the upper eyelids only as much as brow ptosis is contributing to the eyelid ptosis.  The surgery usually involves 3-5 small incisions within the hairline, freeing the scalp from the skull, poss, removing some the muscles between the eyebrows to reduce furrowing, and re anchoring the scalp at appropriate spot.

Question 9

how long do brow lift surgery results last?

Accepted Answer

: Probably 2 to 3 years

Question 10

how is botox brow lift or chemical brow lift?

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Muscle relaxation: Botox causes a relaxation of the muscles in the forehead. Some pull the brows in and down while others pull the brow up. The best effect is for the Botox to block a mix of both. When you can not pull the brow in and down they tend to become spread apart and rise up a bit. This is the chemical lift you are talking about. There is also face lifts using Botox and dermal fillers

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I've gotten my eyebrows waxed a montho ago. but the areas (under my brows) have not grown what so ever. before i got them waxex, i would pluck my brows & they would grow fast. i've gotten my brows waxed before & they've grown a week after. why haven't my

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Is a botox brow lift permanent?

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