Forehead Lift (Brow Lift) in Austin, TX

One complication of the traditional forehead lift was often a surprised expression. This was an indication that the brow was lifted too high, producing an unnatural appearance. The endoscopic lift, when performed by a skilled facial plastic surgeon, produces a very natural expression, which means the look of surprise is not present following the procedure.

While the traditional brow lift can lift the tissues more than an endoscopic lift, this does not mean that the older techniques provide superior results. The results of an endoscopic lift are more natural, avoiding many of the aesthetic pitfalls of the older techniques.

Before you can undergo a brow lift, an expert facial plastic surgeon will ensure you are a good candidate for the procedure and come up with a custom treatment plan. It is also important to get to know and trust your surgeon. The consultation is an opportunity to build rapport and make sure you feel comfortable with your surgeon.

No plastic surgery will stop the aging process altogether. However, a brow lift can make you look years younger and can effectively reset the aging process. Depending on when you have the surgery and your lifestyle choices, you can enjoy the benefits of a brow lift for many years.

Most surgeries produce some type of scar, but the incisions made during an endoscopic brow lift minimize scarring. They are strategically placed in the hair-bearing scalp to reduce visibility, and because they are shorter than traditional incisions, they tend to fade better over time.

As with any surgery, an endoscopic brow lift does carry some risk, although the risks are minimized when a board-certified facial plastic surgeon performs the procedure. Some risks include bleeding, infection, unfavorable scarring, hair loss, numbness, motor nerve injury, and anesthesia complications as well as the possibility of a poor aesthetic outcome. Most of these are very rare, and will be discussed by your provider at the time of your consultation.

Before-and-after photos from your surgeon’s past patients will give you a good idea of the kind of results you can expect. At home, you can get an idea of how a brow lift will help rejuvenate your face by lifting the skin at the sides of your forehead. Your surgeon can simulate the result during your examination.

There is no perfect age for having an endoscopic brow lift. Any healthy adult with signs of forehead aging is a potential candidate. However, most brow lift patients are in their 40s, 50s or above. Everyone ages at a different rate, which is why it is important to consult with an expert facial plastic surgeon about what surgery is most appropriate for your needs.

During the procedure, anesthesia will ensure that patients feel no pain. During recovery, prescribed medications can control discomfort, which is typically minimal.

Candidates for endoscopic forehead lifts are in good physical health and have realistic expectations for improving the appearance of their brow area. A private patient consultation with one of our surgeons is the best way to determine if an endoscopic forehead lift is right for you.

A surgical consultation with one of our three facial plastic surgeons provides an opportunity to discuss various aspects of surgical and non surgical care of the face and neck. This consultation includes a full facial analysis. With this analysis, the surgeon determines whether this procedure is ideal for you or if another procedure can best help you achieve your desired result. This consultation will also allow you to ask any other questions that you may have.

The endoscopic forehead lift is often performed in our fully accredited outpatient surgery center located within the Buckingham Center.

The endoscopic forehead lift is most often performed with a combination of local anesthesia and sedation.

While individual times vary based on a number of factors, the endoscopic forehead lift procedure lasts approximately 1 ½ to two hours.

An endoscopic forehead lift allows for a shorter recovery time than the traditional method. There is less swelling and bruising, which usually fades in about one to two weeks. It is recommended that patients keep their heads elevated during the days following the surgery to minimize swelling.

Most patients take 7 to 10 days off from work after undergoing the endoscopic forehead lift.

Stitches or staples are typically taken out within a week after the endoscopic forehead lift is performed.

There are several different types of incisions for a brow lift, depending on the technique. Your surgeon will review these to determine what is best for you. This decision is largely based on your hairline location and hair thickness. These incision sites include: Direct-just above the eyebrow; mid-forehead- utilizes a forehead wrinkle line; coronal incision in or along the hair; temporal- hidden within the hair at the edge of the forehead; and endoscopic, incisions are placed in the hair. Endoscopic is the most common procedure performed today. With a receding hairline, either a mid-forehead or an endoscopic approach is most appropriate.

That is somewhat a matter of opinion. A traditional forehead lift is usually one in which an open incision is created either in the middle of the forehead, at the hairline, or behind the hairline. In each of those procedures, there is a longer scar, and in the latter two, there is typically numbness created behind the scar. In the endoscopic approach, the incisions are smaller and are separated from one another. This helps minimize the risk of numbness, and has less risk of visible scarring. The other forehead lifting procedures may be a good option for some patients, but we prefer the endoscopic approach.