Hypertension and diabetes are not contraindications for a surgical brow lift as long as they are well managed. Uncontrolled hypertension is undoubtedly a contraindication for elective surgery as it puts the patient’s health at significant risk from the anesthesia. Blood pressure must be controlled by a general physician or internal medicine doctor before safely proceeding with the operation. The same principle applies to diabetic patients. Those under medication who maintain normal glycemic levels are safe to proceed, while uncontrolled diabetes poses the risk of infection and poor healing after a brow lift.
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