A brow lift, also called an endobrow lift or a forehead lift, is a surgical procedure designed to reduce sagging in the skin on the forehead, upper eyelids, and eyebrows. Brow lifts are most often used to help reverse signs of aging, usually in individuals over the age of 40, although this procedure is suitable for adult patients of any age. As the body ages, skin loses some of its elasticity and resilience. This trend, along with years of skin exposure to environmental effects, can result in the formation of deep wrinkles and droopy skin. A brow lift can help reverse the process by minimizing creases in the forehead and reducing furrowed brow lines, droopy eyebrows, and hooding over the eyes.
Brow lifts are typically outpatient procedures. They may be performed under local or general anesthetic depending on the extent of the work needed. The surgery can be accomplished using one of two techniques: the classic lift or the endoscopic lift. The classic lift makes use of a single continuous incision which runs along the hairline from one ear to the other. Sagging tissues are manipulated into place and portions of the muscles and skin causing the deep lines and wrinkles are...