How Does an Endoscopic Brow Lift Work?
An endoscope is a tiny camera designed for surgeons to use during procedures. Using small incisions hidden within the hairline, your surgeon uses this camera to visualize your skin and other tissues, then uses small tools to lift and tighten the area.
An endoscopic brow lift may be performed using sedation or general anesthesia and usually takes an hour and a half or less to complete. It may take longer if you have other procedures done at the same time. People often choose to have blepharoplasty or an eyelid lift along with their forehead procedure to correct the entire upper face.
People with milder to moderate signs of aging that include the upper eyelids may benefit from a procedure called transblepharoplasty. This version of a brow lift uses the same eyelid incision used in an upper blepharoplasty, leaving a single, well-hidden scar.
What are the Benefits of a Brow or Forehead Lift?
Because signs of aging around the brows and forehead can start early and progress slowly, it may take time for you to realize how much they affect your appearance. An endoscopic brow lift can rejuvenate your features in several ways.
Correct a Tired or Angry Appearance
Brows that droop over your eyes can make you look tired, and wrinkles between your brows (glabellar lines) or horizontal forehead lines can make you look constantly annoyed. A brow lift reveals your alert, bright eyes and smooths away wrinkles so you look refreshed and relaxed.
Reduce Signs of Aging
Loose forehead skin and sagging brows can give your upper face an aged appearance that may not match your other features or how you feel about yourself. This procedure undoes the effects of time and gravity to restore a youthfully smooth brow.
Restore Your Expressive Brows
Your brows play a vital role in communication, so drooping brows can affect how you express yourself. Returning your brows to their natural placement helps restore your full range of facial expressions and lets you look refreshed and energized.
How Long is Recovery After an Endoscopic Brow Lift?
After surgery, the area may feel sore and look swollen or bruised. Soreness usually improves within the first day or two, and swelling starts to resolve within the first week. Most people feel comfortable returning to work after about a week, while this may be closer to two weeks with a traditional or open brow lift.
You can return to your usual activities two weeks after an endoscopic brow lift but should avoid any tight-fitting hats, helmets, or bands that put pressure on your forehead for at least four weeks. Your surgeon will provide a detailed set of recovery instructions to guide you as you heal.
