Endoscopic brow lift

Endoscopic brow lift surgery is a minimally invasive technique to rejuvenate the forehead and eyebrow area. Facial plastic surgeons perform the endoscopic brow lift to ….

• restore a youthful arch in the eyebrows
• reduce forehead furrows and wrinkles
• open up the area around the eyes
• elevate a drooping brow

"Endoscopic" refers to the small viewing instrument used with this technique. A small camera is used to see underneath the tissue --allowing for smaller surgical incisions, reduced surgery time, and a decreased risk of certain complications.

How is an Endoscopic Brow Lift Performed?

Your brow lift procedure will be highly individualized, achieving an elevated brow that matches your natural facial anatomy. If you have any of the following conditions, the endoscopic brow lift will aim to correct them:

• Glabellar creases or furrows
• Asymmetric brow
• Descended brow
• Crow’s feet
• Misshaped brow

Procedure time is approximately 1 to 2 hours, usually under local anesthesia with sedation. Your face is cleansed thoroughly and the hair is trimmed or tied back. Dr. Rosen makes 4-5 small incisions about 2 centimeters behind the hairline. With the aid of the endoscope, the forehead skin is lifted. The tissues are altered or removed to produce a smoother appearance. The brow is elevated and secured with special screws. The incisions are then closed with stitches or clips and a dressing is applied.

After Your Endoscopic Brow Lift: Recovery and Results

Recovery time is typically shorter with the endoscopic technique. You should be back to a normal routine in about 1 week. In 3 weeks, most signs of surgery will be gone. Within 3 days you can shower and shampoo your hair. Medications will help manage discomfort during this time. Your stitches or staples will be removed within the first week. During recovery from brow lift surgery, it is common to experience some numbness, nausea and mild swelling.

For more information on the endoscopic brow lift and other procedures in facial plastic surgery, contact Rosen Cosmetic Surgery in Doylestown, PA.