Brow Anatomy and Aesthetics of the Upper Face

The surgical approach to the brow has changed perhaps more than any other facial esthetic procedure in the past 20 years. Understanding the functional anatomy of the upper face is the best means of maximizing results and minimizing untoward events in this region. The surgical and clinical correlation is addressed in detail in this article. Cadaver and intraoperative photographs are used to illustrate critical points. Armed with the details of this anatomy, the reader will best be able to best individualize surgical treatment.