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The Minimal Incision Brow Lift
by Dr. Paul Howard
Aging of the brow or forehead can leave a person with a tired appearance suggested by drooping of the eyebrows. As the eyebrow becomes lower and the upper eyelid skin also becomes lax and hooded, further accentuating the fatigued appearance. The sensation of heaviness in the eyelids may lead one to consciously raise the eyebrow with the forehead muscles, thus furthering the aged appearance by producing a wrinkled forehead. Thickening of the eyebrow muscles may give a more masculine appearance and, in extreme cases, a stern or angry expression may be interpreted though the patient is neither. These subtle changes may occur independently or along with other evidences of facial aging.
Marked improvement can result from lifting the forehead to rejuvenate the tired appearing face, while relaxing the thick muscles to soften the stern or angry frown lines. A browlift may be done independently or in conjunction with another facial procedure such as a facelift or eyelid surgery to achieve the desired look.
Significant advances in the treatment of forehead wrinkling and muscular thickening using fiberoptic technology allows improvement with minimal scarring and discomforts. The endoscopic forehead lift is performed through very small incisions hidden behind the hairline.
Browlifting and forhead rhytidectomy procedures are done in the operating room on an outpatient basis. The Browlift is accomplished using only local anesthesia and mild sedation. General anesthesia is not required and may lead to increased swelling, bruising, and the need for post-operative drainage tubes. Additionally, the brow and forehead must be fixed in a position for at least 2 weeks to maintain the aesthetic result. This is elegantly accomplished using bio-absorbable fixation devices. Patients are able to return to work in less than a week.
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