BROW LIFT

WHAT IS A BROW LIFT?

A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift reduces the wrinkle lines that develop horizontally across the forehead, as well as those that occur on the bridge of the nose, between the eyes. Improves frown lines, the vertical creases that develop between the eyebrows. Raises sagging brows that are hooding the upper eyelids. Places the eyebrows in an alert and youthful position

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Other cosmetic procedures that may be performed with a brow lift include Upper and or lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), Facelifting, Skin resurfacing techniques.

HOW ARE INCISIONS MADE?

Brow lifts can be performed in different ways. Some surgeons prefer using an endoscope (a thin tube with a camera on the end) and special instruments placed through small incisions made within the hairline. This allows the tissue and muscle beneath the skin to be adjusted, correcting the source of visible creases and furrows in the forehead.

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There are two mayor incisions:

ENDOSCOPIC INCISION

Some surgeons prefer to perform a brow lift through what is called a "coronal incision" The coronal incision is created from ear to ear across the top of the head within the hair-bearing skin.

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The forehead skin is then lifted and any muscle adjustment can be made under direct visualization. The resulting scar from a coronal brow lift is well concealed within the hair.

CORONAL INCISION

For women with very high foreheads, an incision just at the anterior hairline may be recommended. In this way the brow can be lifted without altering the height of the front hairline. The resulting scar, while somewhat more visible, can often be hidden with bangs.