Endoscopic Brow Lift
The Endoscopic Forehead Lift is my favorite technique, because it requires no removal of hair or skin and maintains the hairline at a similar level.
Through a few small incisions hidden in the hair, an endoscope (similar to an arthroscope used by the orthopedic surgeon) is passed under the skin and the eyebrow attachments are repositioned higher.
This new position is maintained for several days with sutures and bandages. Most of the time it is necessary to remove excess upper eyelid skin at the same time as the Brow Lift.
The endoscope can also be used to correct frown lines between the eyes and unlike BOTOX, is permanent.
Coronal Brow Lift
The Coronal Forehead Lift is performed by making a long single incision in the scalp. Because this incision is more likely to be seen and will raise the hairline, I will reserve this type of Brow Lift if you have thick enough hair to hide the incision and a low hairline that would look better in a higher position.
This Coronal Brow Lift can be used to remove part of the forehead muscle responsible for creating forehead wrinkles.
Lower Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty is performed to tighten the loose skin and remove the bags under the eyes. There are two types of incisions.
The most common is the Subciliary incision, just under the lashes of the eyelid.
A second type of incision is the Transconjunctival incision, inside of the eyelid. This trans-conjunctiva incision removes no skin and addresses only the bulging fat pads.
Since there is no removal of skin, this procedure is best done if you are in your late 20's or 30's. Sometimes it is combined with a Laser to help tighten any loose eyelid skin that is present.
If a Laser is being used, caution must be taken not to apply the laser energy to the wrong skin types, which might result in permanent color changes to the skin.
There are 3 fat pads in the lower eyelid which can be repositioned during the Eyelid Lift if bags exist.
General Information about Brow Lift Surgery
Length of surgery - 1-2 hours
Anesthesia - General
Same day / Out patient surgery
Pain = Moderate
Time off work - days to 2 weeks
Restricted Activities for 4 weeks
Bruising and swelling possible for 2 weeks
Avoid squinting and sunlight for about 4 weeks
Forehead Lift - Brow Lift to
Open the Eyes and Regain Some Youth
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Thousand Oaks Plastic Surgeon Dr Costanzo
805 / 373-9919 or 818 / 706-2070
Endoscopic and Coronal Brow Lift or Forehead Lift for open and rested eyes. Dr. Costanzo of Thousand Oaks, a Cosmetic and Plastic Reconstructive Surgeon performs this surgery for women in California, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Granada Hills, West Hills, Malibu, Calabasas,Agoura, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Camarillo, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles County, Ventura County and Santa Barbara County. Dr. Costanzo offers free cosmetic consultations.