Endoscopic Forehead Lifting

What is the meaning of the procedure?

Although sagging of the eyebrow and forehead is frequently one of the early signs of aging, it is a condition which can be found in young people who otherwise show no indication of aging. It is often accompanied by a drooping or furrowing of the forehead, as well as the development of horizontal or vertical creases in the forehead.

This can allow the upper lids to bulge and descend until the brow almost seems to lie on the eyelashes. Patients often complain that their eyes appear to be getting smaller or deeper-set . This condition can be greatly benefited by a forehead lift, which can be well thought of as a type of upper face lift. In fact, upper facial sagging is often the first sign of aging. Since patients are now considering face lift surgery at a younger age, it is not surprising that the forehead lift has enjoyed a great surge in popularity.

Forehead  lifting used to involve long incisions made across the forehead.

Now, with the introduction of endoscopic surgery, the operation is carried out through limited small incisions that are inconspicuous.

The operation is typically carried out through five tiny incisions made above the hairline. Telescopes and instruments are inserted and dissection is carried out with video monitoring. The forehead is freed down to the brow and up to the top of the head. Muscles are released with the laser to minimize frown lines and allow upward rotation of the brow and forehead. After mobilization, tissue is rotated upward and fixed with sutures that raise the forehead and brow. No skin is removed.

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