Procedures Forehead Brow Lift Endoscopic

Brow and forehead lift is a common cosmetic surgery procedure that raises eyebrows and reduces lines on the forehead, thus creating a smoother, more youthful appearance. This procedure can be performed in conjunction with other surgeries.

Aging Process

As we age, one of the most noticeable features is the descent of the eyebrows. The female eyebrows are normally arch-shaped and above the level of the bony rim above the eyeball. The normal male eyebrow is usually at the level of the bony rim. In both males and females, aging causes the eyebrows to droop and overlap the eyelids.

Eyelid vs Brow

Many people feel that they need eyelid surgery because they have droopy upper eyelids. In actuality, they may need their forehead and eyebrows suspended back to their youthful position. If excess eyelid skin is removed in a patient with sagging brows, the condition can actually be worsened, because the tightening may cause the brow to descend even more.

Some surgeons may fail to evaluate brow position and if too much eyelid skin is removed, a brow lifting procedure may be impossible in the future. For this reason, evaluation of the brow position must be done to consider forehead tightening or eyebrow lifting.

Techniques/Endoscope

A Brow and Forehead Lift smooths the horizontal forehead wrinkles and decreases the activity of the muscles between the eyes and on the forehead responsible for scowling. Older methods of brow and forehead lifting required large incisions that extended across the entire scalp. These surgical approaches could lead to scalp numbness and hair loss. Newer methods of brow lifting are performed using an endoscope or a conservative incision technique. This utilizes the same technology used in arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgeries.

Several small incisions are placed within the hairline. The endoscope is then inserted under the scalp, allowing the surgeon to visualize the forehead and eyebrow tissues. Using specialized instruments, the surgery is performed without the need for large incisions, resulting in a shorter recovery period and fewer complications.

Procedure & Recovery

Dr. Copty’s technique is to lift the eyebrows using small incisions in the scalp by using an endoscope and specialized instruments. This accelerates the healing process. Antibiotics may be prescribed for several days following surgery. Sutures are generally removed within one week.