Brow Lift

 

 

Brow Lift Procedures

 

There are three common ways to perform a brow lift.

 

Endoscopic Brow Lift

 

An endoscopic brow lift has the advantage of leaving only small scars in the hair bearing scalp. Usually 3 or 5 of these short incisions are used to elevate the brow. Another advantage is that the muscles that cause wrinkles between the 2 brows can be removed with this technique. This can significantly improve these wrinkles permanently. Endoscopic brow lifting first became popular in the early 1990's. Some plastic surgeons feel that some skin excision is necessary to maintain a brow lift in its elevated position, therefore, they have switched back to the short scar technique.

 

Short Scar Brow Lift

 

The short scar technique is the most common. It utilizes 2 incisions on both sides of the scalp. Each incision is 1-2 inches in length and is placed either at the hairline or within the hair-bearing scalp. The hairline incision has the advantage of lowering the hairline slightly. The incision within the scalp has the advantage of a hidden scar. It must be pointed out, however, that the hairline incision becomes almost undetectable.

 

Coronal Brow Lift

 

The most aggressive brow lift is the coronal incision. The incision extend all the way across the scalp from one side to the other. This is the most effective way of correcting severe brow sag especially within the medial brow. Effective removal of wrinkle causing muscles can be performed. The obvious downside is the long incision. Another complication is the loss of sensation to the scalp posterior to the incision. This is why this technique is done only when there is severe brow descent.

 

All 3 methods involve repositioning of the brow superiorly. As with all of plastic surgery procedures, excellent results can be achieved with each method. The results depend on the experience and technical abilities of the plastic surgeon not the technique used.

 

Temple Lift

 

Animated Temple Lift

 

Scroll over the image to see the effects of a temple lift. Notice rejuventaion of outer brow, outer corner of the eye and crow's feet.