Endoscopic Forehead and Brow Lift

As we age, the tissues of the face, including the forehead and eyebrows, may develop laxity and begin to sag and droop. This may cause the eyes to feel tired and may even result in the appearance of fatigue, even when you are well rested. Fortunately, these changes to your face are probably reversible.

The Endoscopic Forehead and Brow Lift Procedure
The latest and most advanced surgical technique for these conditions is endoscopic forehead and brow lift. In this procedure, tiny incisions are placed above the hair line and a scope with a tiny camera (the endoscope) is used to assist the surgeon’s view of deeper forehead and brow tissues. Through these tiny incisions hidden above the hairline, the surgeon frees and elevates the tissues of the eyebrows and forehead, then secures those tissues with very small titanium anchors.

Not uncommonly, a blepharoplasty (upper or lower eyelid procedure) is combined with this procedure for enhanced effect.The endoscopic forehead and brow lift may be performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation, or under general anesthesia.

Postoperatively, patients usually have a bandage placed over the forehead to help control swelling. This is typically removed one to two days after surgery and then cold compresses applied. Patients may expect to have bruising and swelling of the forehead and eyebrow area which will resolve over about two to three weeks following the surgery.

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