Brow Lift: Which Option Do You Choose?

Plastic surgery has never been one size fits all

, and the proof of that is in the ever-evolving techniques and technology that surgeons favor for the same procedures. Brow lifts, an increasingly popular anti-ageing surgery that can take years off your face, has spawned many different variations. From traditional to endoscopic to liquid, all of the options can become overwhelming.

The traditional procedure, although losing popularity for less-invasive techniques, is still one of the best ways to banish the worried furrow that marks your forehead. An incision is created through the hairline in order to camouflage any potential scarring. The tissue and muscle below the incision will be tightened, while any excess or loose skin is excised. What is leftover is then repositioned and smoothed out to eliminate wrinkles and raise the eyebrows to a more youthful position. The result is a smoothed out forehead that removes the worried, angry, or tired look that wrinkles and loose skin produced.

A much more popular brow rejuvenation technique among both patients and surgeons is the endoscopic lift. This procedure works similarly to the traditional version, except a series of tiny incisions are created along the hairline and an endoscope is inserted below the skin .The endoscope, which is a camera with a light attached, allows the doctor to work on small areas, disturbing as little surrounding tissue as possible. The benefit of this procedure is there is significantly less scarring, bleeding, and bruising.

Recovery tends to be faster with fewer risks as well; however, this milder eyebrow rejuvenation technique does have its downfalls. Unlike the traditional rejuvenation, the results of this are not as dramatic. Therefore, it is better suited for younger patients with fewer signs of ageing. Those with more severe wrinkles or loose skin would be better candidates for traditional surgery.

A liquid lift, or nonsurgical brow lift as it is sometimes called, uses facial fillers to achieve a similar look to the traditional and endoscopic techniques. Botox is the main filler used in order to help "lift" the eyebrows into a higher position. By injecting a small amount near the brow muscles, it temporarily freezes the muscle so it raises and tightens the area.

Sometimes other types of facial fillers will be used to fill in deep forehead lines or other worry lines near the area. These types of lifts are very quick and can be performed in under an hour for a fraction of surgical costs; however, results are very temporary and wear off within four to six months. Repeat treatments will be necessary to maintain the look. Fortunately, these types of brow lifts have the least risks and a quick recovery.

Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss which lift option might be right for you. Many surgeons are still pioneering and tweaking new techniques that may make results better and lessen risks even more. The more information you have about the various methods of the procedure, the better your chances of making the best decision.

by: Abigail Aaronson

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