The GAP brow lift method features very inconspicuous incisions and vertical vectors of pull, and does not raise the hairline. This improves patient satisfaction with brow lifting.
This procedure is ideal for patients who want to both lift the eyebrows and raise and shorten the forehead. It is well suited for those with a high forehead and lifts everything from the hairline down to the eyebrows and can address eyebrow shape and asymmetry. this type of surgery powerfully corrects forehead furrows.
Once the tissues are repositioned, they are sewn into position. The aging process continues, so the result will last about five to ten years depending upon the individual's skin tone, sun exposure habits, and smoking habits.
The difference lies in the goals of the procedure. A brow lift acts to raise the position of the brow to give a less tired appearance and sometimes improves sagging eyelids. The primary goal of a forehead lift is to smooth the forehead, though eyebrow position may not change dramatically.
Pre-trichial (Trichophytic or Hairline) Brow Lift
A surgical incision is placed just ahead of the hairline along the length of the forehead. The forehead skin is then lifted through this incision and secured at the desired height. The incision is then closed with stitches, which will be removed in the office.
A brow lift can cause an elevated hairline or hair loss at the incision site. If hair loss doesn't resolve on its own, it can be treated with scar excision or hair grafting.
The endoscopic forehead and brow lift is used to elevate the position of the eyebrows and forehead. Indications for this procedure are multiple, and it is performed to correct brow ptosis and to treat the glabellar frown lines created by the corrugator and procerus muscles.
Examples of Changes You May Notice with a Brow Lift
Some examples of how a brow lift can change your appearance include: Creating an overall appearance that is more youthful by raising the eyebrows. Creates an appearance of wider, more open eyes so it no longer covers or droops at the eyelids.
Patients typically experience very little pain after a brow lift, but it is common to feel slight discomfort as well as a sensation of tightness throughout the forehead. Swelling and bruising are most common during the first 10 days or so after surgery, and are mostly resolved after about 2 weeks.
Face-lift results are not permanent. With age, the facial skin may begin to droop again. In general, a face-lift can be expected to last 10 years.
An endoscopic brow lift is a minimally invasive procedure performed under anesthesia. After making a series of small incisions hidden in the hair, the surgeon uses specialized equipment to gently release and elevate the brow tissue.
The feeling will begin to return over the first few weeks after surgery and your scalp will begin to feel 'itchy' as the nerves reawaken. Total numbness behind the incision in an open brow lift will usually persist for nine to twelve months post-surgery, sometimes longer in rare instances.
Brow lift surgery is used to reduce the appearance of a heavy, sagging brow. The procedure can help patients correct hooded eyes, as well as treat deep furrows. An eyelid lift may be recommended to remove bags from beneath the lower eyelids and excess skin from the upper eyelids.
This minimally invasive procedure is performed in the operating room and involves small incisions hidden within the hair. Fiberoptic equipment gently releases and elevates the tissue of the brows.
The swelling will go down enough within the first two weeks for you to feel comfortable in public. It may take several weeks for all of the swelling to go away.
"If you do too much Botox on your forehead for many, many years, the muscles will get weaker and flatter," cautions Wexler, adding that the skin can also appear thinner and looser.
Endoscopic forehead lift patients may experience some numbness, incision discomfort, and mild swelling. Incision site pain is usually minimal, but can be controlled with medication, if necessary.
The average cost of a brow lift is $3,900, according to 2020 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This average cost is only part of the total price – it does not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses.
Endoscopic brow lift
Then, using a miniature camera and very thin instruments, he repositions the muscles and lifts the underlying forehead tissue, removing excess tissue as required. The result is a natural-looking, youthful brow.
The most immediate and noticeable effect from a brow lift is the reduction of the deep lines that run horizontally across your forehead. For some patients, these lines can be so prominent that they're visible even when their face is relaxed.
You may shower and wash your hair with a mild shampoo 48 hours after surgery. Your hair may be dried with a blow dryer on a cool setting since you may not have full sensation in the operative areas. Gently wash your face and neck at this time.
Better Healing Experience - Patients who undergo an endoscopic brow lift experience a better overall healing experience. The post-operative healing period is much quicker when compared to the traditional brow lift. Patients look refreshed and the procedure less invasive.
After 48 hours the swelling and bruising rapidly subside. To minimize the swelling, sleep with your head elevated for 4 weeks after surgery. In the first 2-to-3 weeks after surgery, the brows may appear to be excessively elevated. Do not worry, they will settle to a more normal position with time.
To be perfectly clear, no cosmetic treatment for age-related concerns is entirely permanent, but they can last for a long time. For surgical brow lifts, you can expect to enjoy the results of your procedure for 10 to 12 years on average.
The surgically lifted brow can be lowered and reshaped by advancing, repositioning, and fixing the frontal scalp to the skull. This procedure offers the opportunity to restore or improve presurgical brow shape and position.