Eyebrows are perhaps the most expressive part of the face; one
can express anger, worry, surprise, and other emotions by the position of his
or her brows. Aging and prolonged hyperactivity of the upper facial musculature
can result in transverse forehead wrinkles (frontalis muscles), brow ptosis/laxity
(corrugator and orbicularis muscles), and glabellar wrinkling (corrugator,
orbicularis, and procerus muscles). Thus, the aim of rejuvenation procedures
is to improve forehead rhytides, reverse brow ptosis, reduce or eliminate
glabellar creases, and elevate the lateral eyebrow position.
Time is getting short. Without congressional action, Medicare physician payments will be slashed 10 percent on Jan. 1. Worse, this year's Medicare Trustees report predicts that cuts will total about 40 percent by 2016.