Cosmetic surgery for Women - Brow Lift
Notes for Guidance
 In recent years, surgery has advanced in leaps and bounds and most Surgeons who specialise in this field, endeavour to reduce scars, pain, swelling and patients’ stay in hospital.
Recent advances in the use of the Endoscope, which is applied in different parts of the body (knees, gall bladder etc). In cosmetic surgery it is possible to perform a brow lift through an Endoscope.
Advantages of Endoscopic vs. Conventional Brow Lift
- Scarring is far less. The Endoscope is introduced through a small 1-2cm temporal incision on either side, plus two further incisions on either side of the middle line. (Old conventional method is a cornol incision extending from one ear to the other ear).
- Undervision vs. Use of camera. You can visualise the nerves in the forehead, therefore, reducing the risk of injury especially the temporal branch of the frontal nerves.
- Reduce swelling and oedema following surgery
- Reduce Pain
Objectives of an Endoscopic Brow Lift:
To elevate a brow lying in a low position.
To lift or elevate the outer third of a brow.
To deal with cases that cannot be dealt with by Upper Blepharoplasty alone.
To deal with the frown lines and directly with the muscles of frowning, namely, corrugators etc.
Variations of this Operation
Extended forehead lift. This procedure can be extended to the temporal and cheek area to improve the sagginess around the cheek region. Please discuss this with the Surgeon.
Feedback from patients
Patients who have had these procedures seem very pleased with the outcome. The long term result is unknown as the procedure is relatively new but improvements are being made all the time.
This web site has been prepared to give a basic understanding of the procedure before a consultation takes place, and to cover many of the questions frequently asked about this type of cosmetic surgery. Any risks and potential complications, together with any questions you may have, will be discussed fully at consultation with the surgeon. Final decisions should not be made until an individual assessment has taken place with the surgeon.
There is no obligation on the part of the patient to undergo surgery by attending for consultation. If you have any further questions or would like to arrange a consultation please do not hesitate to call us.
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