A forehead lift—often called a brow lift—is a cosmetic surgery designed to elevate drooping brows and smooth forehead lines, effectively reversing a sad or tired expression. Traditionally involving large incisions, modern techniques use small endoscopic incisions hidden within the hairline for a subtler result. This improves the appearance of bright, lifted eyes and softens the forehead’s furrows.
Performed under light “twilight” anesthesia, endoscopic brow lifts use a camera-equipped endoscope inserted through multiple small incisions to precisely release and lift the brow tissues. In some cases, a pretrichial approach is used, with tiny incisions along the hairline to lift both the brow and excess forehead skin without raising the hairline. The procedure repositions muscles and soft tissue, then secures everything in place before closing the incisions with fine sutures.
Recovery from an endoscopic forehead lift is relatively quick—most patients look presentable within about a week, with minimal swelling, bruising, and discomfort. The smaller incisions within the hairline typically heal quickly and remain virtually invisible thanks to hair coverage. As the tissues settle over time, most people enjoy a refreshed, more youthful upper-face appearance with long-lasting results.
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