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intraoperative time are notable benefits of hairline lowering surgery, and many patients opt for this procedure with this in mind [3, 33].
Women often pursue this procedure to create a rounder hairline, reduce hair loss with aging, or correct the appearance of a larger forehead. Hairline lowering surgery continues to become more popular with male patients of varying ages who wish to reduce the appearance of pattern hair loss [20]. Facial feminization surgery is frequently pursued by male-to-female transgender individuals and often incorporates hairline lowering into contour augmentation procedures [34].
2.2.1 Preoperative Patient Assessment
Good surgical candidates for HLS have a sufficiently mobile scalp, allowing for adequate displacement, and a stable frontal hairline. This procedure is rarely recommended for men under 40, as progressive hair loss can expose the resultant scar. Patients who prefer to wear their hair down (or in a similar style) and brushed forward are the ideal candidates [5].
The overall facial aesthetics should be considered before the forehead size is altered. Proportionally the face can be divided into thirds, the most superior of which contains the forehead (glabella). The ideal forehead size depends on the individual shape/proportion of the hairline and surrounding facial features, with the overall desired average estimated at 5–6 cm [20,
35].
A focused physical examination and medical history should be obtained before patients are considered for surgery. As with nonsurgical hairline rejuvenation, the hairline appearance should be noted, in addition to the presence of pattern hair loss or thinning [cite our book]. If a widow’s peak is present, the provider should establish whether or not the patient would like to incorporate the peak into the newly reconstructed hairline. The scalp laxity should additionally be determined (as discussed above with FUT), as it limits the degree of forward advancement. A scalp expansion or two­stage procedure may be required if the scalp does not have sufficient flexibility [36] (Fig. 7).
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Fig. 7 (Left) Incisional planning for maintenance of a patient’s widow’s peak is shown in the left figure [27]
Patients should be informed of the potential complications, as well as resultant visible scarring or unnatural-appearing hairline. Subsequent procedures for follicular unit transplantation may be indicated to improve the transition between the forehead and the hairline [36].
2.2.2 Surgical Procedure
Patients undergoing HLS are placed under twilight sedation and given local anesthesia with supplemental nerve blocks prior to surgery. The existing hairline is marked, and another line is drawn to represent where the new hairline will be advanced. Irregular trichophytic incision patterns are used to create a natural appearance. Once the thinning hair along the temporal hairline is reached, the incision should gradually taper upwards into the thicker hair [33].
Surgeons then make an incision extending across the marked hairline just posterior to the first rows of hair. Hair growth is maintained using a superficial angled cut through the epidermis and dermis, and the periosteum is preserved by keeping the scalpel to a vertical angle through the deeper galea [37]. The avascular tissues in the subgaleal plane are bluntly dissected around the perimeter of the incision into the hairline. Scissors and/or sharp dissection with a scalpel are utilized to continue the dissection anteriorly along the frontal bone within this plane [36].
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To prepare the frontal scalp, two 60-secondcycles of upward traction are applied using towel clips. Surgeons perform a galeotomy to optimize advancement of the scalp during the procedure, making a shallow coronal incision along the inside of the dissected skin flap to the dermis. A single galeotomy is often sufficient to achieve necessary advancement; additional incisions may increase the patient’s risk for shock hair loss. After galeotomy is complete, a final cycle of traction is applied to the frontal scalp [36] (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8 The dissected flap is lifted from the underlying osseous tissues, as shown in the left image, and scored as necessary (galeotomy) to allow for increased tissue advancement [38]
Once the forehead has been adequately prepared with traction and galeotomy, surgeons can remove any excess skin. The incisional pattern to remove this skin should match the pattern made at the hairline, to allow for smooth reattachment. The frontal scalp may then be secured to the periosteum using dissolving clips (Endotine), which are anchored to the cranium 2 cm laterally from the midline. Trained surgeons may avoid the resultant transient contour irregularities from clips by creating two parasagittal bone tunnels. To fixate the scalp, 2.0 polydioxanone sutures are
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placed through the galea and fixated in these bone tunnels. Some patients may choose to take additional measures at this point (such as a brow lift) requiring additional inferior dissection of muscles and surrounding tissues [39].
Once the procedure is complete and the frontal scalp has been adequately secured, the excess forehead skin can be excised. Surgeons close the wound using a two-layer technique, first suturing the galea/avascular forehead tissue to the frontalis muscle and then closing the skin edges [36].
Pain medication is prescribed for the first postoperative night, as this tends to be the most painful point of recovery for patients. Some providers will give nerve blocks (supratrochlear, periorbital) with 0.5% bupivacaine in the postanesthesia care unit if the pain is unmanageable. The incision site is wrapped with cling gauze and padded using fluffed cotton and should be wrapped loosely to allow for optimal healing [36].
2.2.3 Complications and Outcomes
This procedure has been refined throughout the years, and the current risk of postoperative complications in general can be estimated at 1% or less. Individuals may experience temporary alopecia as a result of postsurgical shock, often attributed to surgical trauma with galeatomy. Other reported adverse effects include persistent paresthesia (lasting over 1year) and hematoma formation. As discussed above, the resultant scar may be unacceptably visible in certain patients, due to increased tension at the wound closure site or self-limiting individual factors [40].
Other complications related to the procedure involve suture tunneling (through the frontal bone) or pain at the site of dissolving clip placement, although a review of the literature does not indicate changes to complication rate with either technique. These documented adversities are quite rare, with less than 10 cases noted overall upon review [35, 39, 41,
42].
A review of the literature indicates an average forehead reduction of 1.6 cm with hairline lowering surgery. Aesthetic augmentation is immediately achieved after surgery, which can be contrasted with follicular unit transplantation and nonsurgical techniques. Many patients are highly satisfied with the results, and this procedure is known for the very high rates of success. Since there are clear expectations and few surprises with
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hairline lowering surgery, most patients will see results similar to the preoperative predicted outcome [39, 40] (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9 The 2-year postoperative results of a pretrichial forehead reduction are shown in the female patient in the left image (lower image), with the preoperative appearance for comparison (upper image) [43]
3 Blepharoplasty
The eyes are one of the major focal points of the face, playing a major role in facial expression and physical appearance. Maintenance of eye contact is an important part of social interaction, and any irregularity or asymmetry of the surrounding skin can be obvious to an observer [44]. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) aims to adhere the upper eyelid skin to nearby muscles, creating an upper crease when the eye opens.
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This procedure can reduce sagging and give patients a more youthful appearance. Mongoloid eyes are commonly seen in Asian (and some Caucasian) individuals, characterized by shorter upper eyelids and narrow palpebral fissure (opening between the upper/lower eyelids). Examples are shown in Fig. 10. Blepharoplasty widens the palpebral fissure in these individuals, which helps to open the eyes and create a more optimal aesthetic appearance [45].
Fig. 10 Different variations of Mongoloid-appearing eyelids [46]
3.1 Review of Relevant Anatomy
The eyelids play a crucial role in the protection of the eyes from pathogens, debris, and physical damage, as well as maintenance of hydration. It is important to understand the underlying bilamellar anatomy of the eyelid and adjacent structures to avoid complications and provide patients with optimal aesthetic outcomes [47].
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The anterior lamella contains cutaneous outer tissue and orbicularis oculi muscle. The orbital septum and preaponeurotic fat make up the middle lamella (just inside the anterior lamella). The posterior lamella contains the tarsal plate, conjunctiva, levator palpebrae superioris, and Müller’s muscles. These muscles lift the upper eyelid at their attachment to the tarsal plate each time the eye is opened [44, 48] (Fig. 11).
Fig. 11 Detailed anatomical overview of the anterior and posterior lamellae from a lateral view [49]
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The projection of tissues in the periorbital area, as well as the ratio between the upper eyelid fold and pretarsal space, contribute greatly to the aesthetic appearance of the eyes and eyelids [50, 51]. An optimal aesthetic appearance is achieved when the periorbital tissues project anteriorly to the globe of the eye (lateral view) [50]. With blepharoplasty, the lateral junction between the eyebrow and cheek should receive special consideration. A smooth transition with minimal concavity at this junction contributes to a more youthful and attractive appearance [47].
Across the width of the palpebral fissure, the upper eyelid fold contains tissue from the eyebrow to the upper eyelid crease, and the continuation of skin from crease to lash line is defined as the pretarsal space. Assessment of the ideal medial and lateral eyelid fold:pretarsal space ratios in Caucasian women shows an average of 1.87 medially and 2.98 laterally. This highlights the importance of lateral brow height and minimal drooping of the upper fold skin [47, 51]. On the contrary, Caucasian males tend to have a more even preferred ratio across the palpebral fissure [52].
The lower eyelid is made up of the pretarsal space from lash line to crease and surrounded inferiorly by the preseptal area, which contains the orbital septum and surrounding fat. Directly beneath this region, a darker depression identifies the eyelid-cheek junction, otherwise referred to as the tear trough. Volume depletion with aging or existing lack of volume due to genetic variation can result in triangular concavity above the cheekbones, lending to the appearance of sunken, tired eyes [53].
3.2 Preoperative Patient Assessment
Generally, the relative contraindications for most aesthetic surgeries can be applied to blepharoplasty, including poorly controlled hypertension, blood disorders, chronic use of blood-thinning medication (NSAIDS, Warfarin, etc.), and the presence of autoimmune pathology. Individuals with pathology of the orbit, periorbital structures, or eyelids (whether congenital or secondary to pathology or trauma) are not good candidates for blepharoplasty in most cases [54].
Upper blepharoplasty is indicated with unaesthetic skin laxity of the upper eyelid, ptosis, asymmetry, and impaired peripheral vision secondary to obstructive excess skin draping. Lower blepharoplasty can be utilized for correction of lower eyelid malposition, orbital fat pad herniation or excess
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fat, and increased skin/fascial/muscle laxity, in addition to recontouring of the nasojugal and lid-cheek junction [54] (Fig. 12).
Fig. 12 This patient demonstrates blepharoptosis and lower lid laxity, emphasized by the physical exam maneuver in the lower pane [55]
Prior to surgery, a comprehensive assessment of past medical history should be obtained, with a special focus on prior ophthalmologic surgery or previously diagnosed conditions. A detailed physical examination should be performed to assess the periorbital area (upper and lower eyelids) and eyebrows.
Focused ophthalmologic history [56]:
Prior/current dry eyes, glaucoma, blepharitis
– Presence of dry eyes indicates autoimmune testing and additional
evaluation (ophthalmologic, rheumatologic) to rule out comorbid conditions
Diseases of the thyroid
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– Graves’ disease
Surgical history
– Vision correction surgery (LASIK, laser-assisted in situ
keratomileusis, photorefractive keratectomy)
Prior traumatic injury to the orbit or periorbital area.
Visual examination of the eyebrow and eyelid placement is essential in the assessment of blepharoplasty candidates, and the surgeon should assess for brow ptosis, eyelid ptosis, and bilateral symmetry of the orbit and periorbital structures. In some cases, a browlift would be more beneficial, whereas others would require both blepharoplasty and browlift to achieve their postoperative aesthetic goals [57].
The corneal light reflex test is performed, in which the surgeon will shine a light at the patient’s eyes and examine the point of reflection. Measurement of the distance between the corneal light reflex and the upper lid margin with forward relaxed gaze is referred to as MRD-1 (Margin Reflex Distance-1) and is normally greater than 2.5 mm. If the patient’s upper eyelid covers more than 2 mm of the superior iris and/or measured MRD-1 is less than 2.5mm, blepharoptosis is assumed [57].
Involvement of the levator aponeurosis is determined through a lid excursion test, in which the patient looks as far superiorly/inferiorly as possible while the surgeon immobilizes the eyebrow. The distance of vertical movement from downgaze to upgaze should be greater than/equal to 12 mm. Blepharoptosis presenting with normal lid excursion implies levator aponeurosis dehiscence/rupture [57].
Underlying brow ptosis may present as blepharoptosis, and this relationship should be investigated at the preoperative consult. Hering’s law of equal innervation implies that the obstructed vision with eyebrow/eyelid ptosis induces increased muscle tone in adjacent muscles (frontalis) as a corrective mechanism. With the eyelid opened manually by the observer, relaxation of the frontalis muscles indicates blepharoptosis (localized to the eyelid) [58, 59].
3.3 Surgical Procedure
3.3.1 Upper Blepharoplasty
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