Reconstruction Procedure: Surgical Brow Lift

Dr. Collis offers endoscopic, direct, coronal and hairline brow lifts for his surgical patients. A brow lift, also called a forehead lift, surgically corrects drooping eyebrows and softens worried or angry expressions that result from frown lines. During the procedure, Dr. Collis elevates the skin and underlying tissues of the upper face, and may remove part of the muscle that causes frown lines between the brows. The result is a more youthful, relaxed and refreshed appearance.

The endoscopic brow lift technique uses a small, pencil-like camera device connected to a television monitor. The endoscope is inserted into several small, one-half-inch to one-inch incisions placed just behind the hairline, providing the surgeon with a clear view of the muscles and tissues beneath the skin. The surgeon then inserts another instrument through one of the small incisions to lift the skin and remove or alter muscle, if necessary.

Candidates considering a brow lift normally have sagging eyebrows that create a tired or sad appearance, deep horizontal creases across the forehead, or frown lines or furrows between the eyebrows. To get a glimpse of the potential results, you can try a simple test on your own. Place your fingertips at the outer edges of your eyebrows and gently raise the skin upwards. This will give you a good indication of what the procedure might do for your appearance. Of course, the best way to determine if a brow lift is right for you is by a thorough consultation with a plastic surgeon.