Facial feminisation surgery

Eyebrow lift

Higher eyebrows can offer a younger and more feminine look. In facial feminisation surgery a brow lift is almost always combined with forehead recontouring and scalp advancement, procedures using the same incision.

Before browlift		After brow lift

Gender of the eyebrow

Male eyebrows are fairly straight and thick and sit on or just under the orbital rims. Female eyebrows generally sit higher and are more arched.

Position of the male eyebrow		Position of the female eyebrow

Feminising the eyebrow

A brow lift is a well-known procedure in plastic surgery, used mostly by older genetic women to restore a more youthful, refreshed look to the area above the eyes. A brow lift opens up the face making one look less stern and tired.
A brow lift is done by lifting the skin of the entire forehead, therefore raising the eyebrows. This has no effect on the underlying bone, so is not as dramatic as forehead contouring.
In FFS, an eyebrow lift is almost always combined with forehead recontouring and scalp advancement. The arch and height of the eyebrows are related to the shape of the frontal bone that lies beneath. This is why, in forehead feminisation procedures, it’s very important to correct the position and shape of the eyebrows with a brow lift after remodeling the frontal bone.

Complications

• Infection: Infections are extremely rare, but antibiotics are used to avoid potential   infections.
  
• Swelling: Swelling and bruising may occur around the eyes, but will   dissipate within ten to twelve days.
  
• Numbness: Forehead numbness may last several months and often doesn’t recover completely.