Endoscopic Browlift - Forehead Lift
Sagging or ptosis of the forehead and/or eyebrow area is a very common sign of aging. A Forehead Lift is used to correct a drooping brow and reduce the horizontal lines and furrows (worry lines) that often make a person appear tired, sad or angry. The procedure results in a refreshed, youthful appearance to the forehead area above the eyes. It also improves the droopy eyelid appearance and is commonly performed with a Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). The object of a Browlift is to produce a natural correction of the ageing process by removing the lines of wear and tear. The procedure can produce a significant improvement in the appearance for many years.
A browlift can:
- Smooth out deep forehead wrinkles
- Raise drooping eyebrows
- Improve the droopy eyelid skin
- Lessen frown lines between the nose and eyes
Understanding the Procedure
When performing a Forehead Lift, muscle and tissue areas that droop or cause creases are removed or corrected to smooth the skin on the forehead, reduce frown lines and raise the eyebrows.
There are four types of browlifts, a traditional browlift, an endoscopic browlift, mid forehead and direct brow lift.
With a traditional browlift (coronal, trichophytic) an incision is made from temple to temple behind or at the hairline at the top of the head. Dr Pham will then removes any excess skin, tighten muscles and reposition the eyebrows for a more youthful look. The excess skin is trimmed and the incision closed with sutures or staples.
Endoscopic browlifts are performed with an endoscope. Several small incisions are made above the hairline. Through these incisions the skin is released from the brow bone and lifted upwards. The eyebrows are then repositioned and set into place. The skin in not trimmed during this procedure and the hairline remains the same.
A mid forehead lift places the incision in a wrinkle at the midway area of the forehead. Skin is then elevated and the brow can be elevated to the desired level. It is useful in men with heavy foreheads.
A direct brow lift is similar to the above except the incision is just above the brow and it is best for asymmetrical brows or brow ptosis due to facial nerve paralysis.
A Browlift is normally performed under Local Anaesthetic with Sedation either in our day rooms or in hospital. Combined with Botox prior to browlift (or some time after) it can significantly improve the outcome. It is commonly combined with eye lid lift (blepharoplasty) and also endoscopic subperiosteal mid facelift or facelift.
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