What Is an Endoscopic Brow Lift?

You eat healthy, exercise regularly, and get a good amount of sleep. But no matter what you do, when you look in the mirror, there are wrinkles and lines that make you look tired, no matter what. And on top of that, you look older than you really are.

You’ve heard about facelifts, but you don’t want anything that drastic just yet. So what if we told you that an endoscopic brow lift can rejuvenate your appearance, all without an invasive process like a facelift?

Now you may be wondering: What is an endoscopic brow lift? This post will show you what the procedure entails, the benefits you can get from it, and more.

What Is an Endoscopic Brow Lift?

An endoscopic brow lift is a type of facial rejuvenation procedure. As the name implies, it lifts your eyebrows, which then smoothes out your forehead. This is done by correcting the descent and laxity of your upper facial tissues, which may be weakened, resulting in:

• Drooping brows
• Deep horizontal forehead lines
• Vertical frown lines between the eyebrows
• Hooding of the upper eyelids
• A tired, stern, or aged appearance

What’s the Difference Between an Endoscopic Brow Lift and a Traditional Brow Lift?

A traditional brow lift involves a long incision across your scalp. This means that there’s more scarring, trauma to tissue, and longer downtime.

On the other hand, an endoscopic brow lift uses small incisions that are hidden behind the hairline, which means there’s virtually no visible scars. The surgery is then done through an endoscope, which is a thin tube with a light and a camera.

Benefits of an Endoscopic Brow Lift

As we’ve just said above, one of the benefits of an endoscopic brow lift is that there’s less scarring. Because it’s a minimally invasive procedure, there’s also:

• A lower risk of bleeding
• Less nerve disturbance
• Quicker healing
• A shorter downtime

What’s also great about this procedure is that it corrects multiple issues at once. It can smooth:

• Forehead wrinkles
• Frown lines
• Brow asymmetry
• Upper eyelid hooding

This treatment can do all this to restore your original youthful look instead of changing your face shape unnaturally. So it’s fantastic for patients who want subtle results.

How Is a Brow Lift Done?

First, you’ll have a consultation with the surgeon so they can analyze your:

• Brow shape, symmetry, and height
• Skin thickness and elasticity
• Forehead muscle activity
• Position of the hairline
• The degree of brow descent
• Impact of brow droop on the upper eyelids

You’ll also discuss your goals, and from there, they can see if you’re a good candidate.

The Operation

First, you’ll get either regional anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia for the surgical brow lift. Then, the plastic surgeon will make 3-5 small incisions along the scalp, behind the hairline.

Next, they’ll insert the endoscope through one incision. Using tiny, specialized tools, they’ll loosen the tissues holding your brows down. After releasing the corrugator and procerus muscles, they’ll smooth forehead muscle activity, and then lift the forehead skin and brow complex.

Before closing the incisions, your surgeon will secure your brows in their new position. They may use Endotine devices, sutures, or absorbable screws. Lastly, incisions are closed with fine sutures, staples, or skin adhesive.

The Recovery Process

The surgery only takes 1-2 hours, and you can shower after 48 hours. While you’ll have to avoid strenuous activity for 3-4 weeks, the sutures or staples are removed within 7-10 days, and most people can return to work in 7-12 days.

You should see the full results within 4-6 weeks.

Possible Risks and Complications

Endoscopic brow lifts are very safe procedures. However, there are still some risks and complications you should be aware of, such as:

• Temporary numbness or tingling
• Asymmetry in brow position
• Hairline changes or hair thinning near incisions
• Fluid accumulation
• Injury to facial nerves (very rare with experienced surgeons)
• Infection (rare)
• Need for revision surgery

To significantly reduce these risks, choose a reputable and board-certified plastic surgeon.

Who’s a Good Candidate for an Endoscopic Brow Lift?

As with most procedures, good candidates should be in relatively good health, and they should not be smokers (or willing to stop weeks before and after surgery). In addition, they should have good skin elasticity and realistic expectations.

Also, individuals with the following may see outstanding results from this type of brow lift:

• Brow ptosis (drooping)
• Forehead wrinkles
• Glabelar (11) lines
• Hooded eyelids
• Heavy or flat brows

How Long Does a Brow Lift Last?

In general, you can expect an endoscopic brow lift to last 10-12 years. However, results for individuals will vary, as the natural aging process will affect the results. Factors that affect how long they last include:

• Genetics
• Skin elasticity
• Sun exposure habits
• Smoking
• Overall health

The Cost of an Endoscopic Brow Lift

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of a brow lift in the US is $5,460. This is for the surgery itself, and it’s also for a traditional brow lift. Because endoscopic brow lifts use more advanced technology, expect this treatment to cost more.

If you find this price too expensive, then have your surgery done in Mexico. Not only can you find high-quality board-certified surgeons here, but the prices are 50-80% lower than in the US. The quotes are usually all-inclusive too, which means that you won’t have to worry about hidden costs creeping in.

Get a Naturally Rejuvenated Face

So what is an endoscopic brow lift? It’s an excellent alternative to a traditional brow lift and facelift if you want quick, subtle, and natural-looking results. Not only is the surgery fast, but the downtime isn’t too long either.

Plus, if you come to Mexico for the procedure, you can save a significant amount of money while enjoying the sights and weather here! 

To schedule a consultation for an endoscopic brow lift, get in touch with us today. Dr. Valdez is one of only about a dozen surgeons in all of Mexico who belongs to The Aesthetic Society.