17-11-2014, 05:57 PM
I understand your fears, Eva. I've read all about the possible complications. Many surgeons focus on the risks to scare patients.
I concede that endoscopic is safer and the recovery time is shorter, but if it doesn't get rid of your masculine brow, it's probably not worth doing at all. As I mentioned, if you also want a brow lift and scalp advancement, a coronal incision is still necessary.
Nothing against Dr. Z, but, honestly, it's the only forehead recontouring procedure he's qualified to do, so of course he's going to push it as the best option. I met him at SCC. He's a great salesman.
If you do have a strong masculine brow, keep in mind that your forehead is the most important facial marker of your gender. Chances are you're not going to be happy with just de-bossing over the eyes. Any hooding or projection is still going to be present post-op leaving that 'transsexual forehead' look, not the feminine look you're hoping for.
Take a look at Dr. Z's B&A gallery of patients. Look for evidence that central forehead projection has been removed. You can't find any. He's careful to use camera angle, bangs, and lighting to hide the final forehead contour.
Considering the costs involved, I recommend having a virtual FFS assessment done first with photos photo-shopped to show what you'll look like. It's not that expensive. Alexandra Hamer will do it at Virtual FSS
Hey, just some friendly advice. It's your choice, hon. Whatever course you take, good luck.
Clara
I concede that endoscopic is safer and the recovery time is shorter, but if it doesn't get rid of your masculine brow, it's probably not worth doing at all. As I mentioned, if you also want a brow lift and scalp advancement, a coronal incision is still necessary.
Nothing against Dr. Z, but, honestly, it's the only forehead recontouring procedure he's qualified to do, so of course he's going to push it as the best option. I met him at SCC. He's a great salesman.
If you do have a strong masculine brow, keep in mind that your forehead is the most important facial marker of your gender. Chances are you're not going to be happy with just de-bossing over the eyes. Any hooding or projection is still going to be present post-op leaving that 'transsexual forehead' look, not the feminine look you're hoping for.
Take a look at Dr. Z's B&A gallery of patients. Look for evidence that central forehead projection has been removed. You can't find any. He's careful to use camera angle, bangs, and lighting to hide the final forehead contour.
Considering the costs involved, I recommend having a virtual FFS assessment done first with photos photo-shopped to show what you'll look like. It's not that expensive. Alexandra Hamer will do it at Virtual FSS
Hey, just some friendly advice. It's your choice, hon. Whatever course you take, good luck.
Clara