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The position and contour of the eyebrows can have a significant influence on how others perceive you. As we age, the brows often get heavy and begin to droop (ptotic brows), resulting in a loss of a youthful arch to the brow and forehead wrinkles including frown lines and crow’s feet. This can make you look aged, angry or sad. To address these signs of aging on the upper face, Dr. Sanaz Harirchian performs a number of brow and eyelid surgery procedures, including the endoscopic brow lift, to help her patients from Houston and The Woodlands rejuvenate their appearance.
Dr. Harirchian is an esteemed facial plastic surgeon who routinely performs brow lift surgery as part of an upper eyelid lift or blepharoplasty to give patients the fully rejuvenated appearance they desire. The combination of these eyes & brows procedures is typically done to address excess skin in the upper eyelids as well as lift the brow to a more youthful position. A brow lift can also be chosen alongside a facelift or lower blepharoplasty depending on the patient’s unique goals.
- What is an Endoscopic Brow Lift?
- Benefits of an Endoscopic Brow Lift
- Who is a Candidate for an Endoscopic Brow Lift?
- Preparing for Endo Brow Lift Surgery
- The Endoscopic Brow Lift Procedure
- Recovery After Endo Brow Lift
- Frequently Asked Questions About Endo Brow Lift
What is a Brow Lift?
A brow lift, also referred to as a forehead lift or upper facelift, is a plastic surgery procedure performed to reduce signs of aging to the upper face. During a brow or forehead lift, a series of incisions is made behind the hairline. The position of the eyebrows is raised, underlying muscles are lifted or released, and excess skin is removed to promote a smoother, more youthful appearance.1
The Endoscopic Brow Lift
Traditionally, a coronal brow lift was the standard for this cosmetic procedure, and involved long incisions behind the hairline, over the top of the head. Now, the endoscopic brow lift is a highly preferred approach that creates subtle elevation of the brows with much less trauma to the scalp. It allows for faster healing, less downtime and produces virtually imperceptible scarring. In addition, this minimally invasive approach is also known to reduce a patient’s risk for permanent scalp numbness following brow or forehead lift.
Benefits of an Endoscopic Brow Lift
When it comes to facial rejuvenation procedures, Dr. Harirchian is committed to using the latest brow lift techniques available to help patients achieve long-lasting outcomes. With her valued experience and skill, Dr. Harirchian values the importance of creating the most natural looking appearance so that patients do not have to be concerned with results that look too tight or those that prohibit their natural facial expressions.
Benefits of an endoscopic brow lift include:
- Reduced wrinkles such as furrows, frown lines, and crow’s feet
- Tighter skin on the forehead with fewer creases
- Improved brow elevation and brow position
- Reduced hooding (brow ptosis) of the upper eyelids
- A more relaxed, youthful appearance
- A less invasive procedure
- Reduced risk of complications and side effects
- Reduced scarring
- Shorter recovery time with faster results2
Patient Results
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AfterWho is a Candidate for an Endoscopic Brow Lift?
When you meet with Dr. Harirchian, she will evaluate you to determine whether you are a candidate for an endoscopic brow lift. In general, good candidates for this facial rejuvenation cosmetic procedure:
- Are in good overall health
- Do not smoke
- Have realistic expectations about what can be achieved through plastic surgery3
Preparing for Endo Brow Lift Surgery
The key to preparing for your brow lift is to attend your personal consultation with Dr. Harirchian. During this appointment, you will be able to candidly discuss your aesthetic goals. Dr. Harirchian will educate you about your brow and forehead lift options, and together you will decide on the best treatment plan for you.
The Endoscopic Brow Lift Procedure
An endoscopic brow lift is an outpatient cosmetic surgery procedure and is generally performed under sedation and local anesthesia. In some cases, Dr. Harirchian prefers to perform an endoscopic forehead lift under general anesthesia.
With only a few tiny incisions behind the hairline and the help of a small surgical camera, Dr. Harirchian is able to address the specific brow muscles that need to be released, lifted and repositioned for a more youthful appearance. Once she is satisfied with the results, Dr. Harirchian closes the small incisions with sutures.4
Recovery After Endo Brow Lift
In addition to the natural looking results and less invasive procedure, one of our patient’s favorite things about the endoscopic brow lift is the short recovery time.
It is normal to experience bruising, swelling, and discomfort following your eyebrow lift procedure. Dr. Harirchian will prescribe pain medication to enhance your comfort, as well as antibiotics to reduce any risk of infection. Some of Dr. Harirchian’s patients find adequate relief with over-the-counter medications.
Most of Dr. Harirchian’s patients are able to get back to their normal activities within one week or less. She will let you know when you can resume more strenuous activities during your follow-up appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Endo Brow Lift
Can I combine my brow lift with other cosmetic surgery procedures?
Dr. Harirchian is an esteemed facial plastic surgeon who routinely performs brow lift surgery as part of an upper eyelid lift or upper lid blepharoplasty to give patients the fully rejuvenated appearance they desire. The combination of these eyes & brows procedures is typically done to address excess skin in the upper eyelids as well as lift the brow to a more youthful position. A brow lift can also be chosen alongside a facelift depending on the patient’s unique goals. Many of Dr. Harirchian’s patients choose to further rejuvenate their appearance with BOTOX® and/or injectable fillers or non-surgical treatments such as laser skin resurfacing or microneedling.
Do men get brow lifts?
Absolutely. Dr. Harirchian has a keen understanding of what each gender considers as ideal aesthetics for the brows. She also realizes how the brows contribute to the overall balance of the face, and customizes her surgical technique to deliver results that leave both male and female patients looking naturally relaxed and rejuvenated.
Am I too young for a brow lift?
There is no “right” age to pursue your aesthetic goals. While the average brow lift patient is between the ages of 40 and 60, younger patients may pursue this plastic surgery procedure to address premature aging. And since people are living longer than ever, Dr. Harirchian has also treated more mature patients who desire a more youthful appearance with endoscopic brow lift surgery.5
Contact Us
If you feel that you could benefit from an endoscopic brow lift, please contact us to schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Harirchian, who proudly serves patients from Houston, The Woodlands, and nearby communities.
1 Mayo Clinic. Brow lift. Available: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/brow-lift/about/pac-20393257. Accessed February 27, 2023.
2 American Society of Plastic Surgeons. What is a brow lift? Available: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/brow-lift. Accessed February 27, 2023.
3 American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Who is a good candidate for a brow lift? Available: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/brow-lift/candidates. Accessed February 27, 2023.
4 American Academy of Ophthalmology. How to perform an endoscopic forehead and eyebrow lift. Available: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/how-to-perform-endoscopic-forehead-eyebrow-lift. Accessed February 27, 2023
5 John Hopkins Medicine. Brow Lift. Available: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/forehead-lift. Accessed February 27, 2023.