Don't need a full facelift

William A. Portuese, MD answers: Mini-brow lift vs. Full Face Lift?

I am interested in a mini-brow lift, but I'm also wondering if a full face lift makes more sense. I have a high forehead and, and I don't want to make it higher. Also, I am only 33, so  and don't know if I should wait; on one hand, I still get carded when buying alcohol, on the other hand I feel like I look somewhat tired. When I lift up the outer edges of my eyebrows, I think I look better. I am petrified that something will go wrong  (like asymmetry, 'alien' look, etc), and after reading other people's stories, it seems that many saw no effect at all. Any guidance?


William Portuese, MD
7 months ago

At 33, you don't need a full facelift. A mini browlift is for patients who have low eyebrows. Things to take into account are the level of the eyebrows, hairline, extent of vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows, horizontal wrinkles above the eyebrows, and state of the corrugator muscles. The hairline can be brought down and the forehead made shorter if the combination of the high hairline and low brows is indeed the case. A consultation with an experienced browlift surgeon will give you different options. An endoscopic approach browlift with a high hairline will only make the hairline higher.

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A: Wait on any surgery

Richard P. Rand, MD
10 months ago

Without seeing you it is not possible ot be sure but I would say that you sound too young for any surgery.  Most people are at least into their mid 40's before having these procedures unless they have a very strong genetic element of early aging.  If all you need is a little lateral brow elevation, you should go to an excellent plastic surgeon and have some Botox injected.  This could solve your concens, avoid the risks of surgery, and also prevent you from developing permanent wrinkles in the forehead.

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