Lateral Browlift is ideal

Robert M. Freund, 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?


Robert M. Freund, MD
10 months ago

You are not a candidate for a full facelift at 33, especially if you continue to get carded. The full browlift will only make your brow higher. The lateral browlift only raise the outer corner of the eyebrow and has minimal influence on hairline elevation.

Do not do an endoscopic technique because that will most certainly elevate the hairline if it works at all!

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A: Facelift and brow lifts

Steven Wallach, MD
9 months ago

A person in their early 30's more than liekly does not need a facelift. If you feel that your lateral brow is a bit low, and you have a high forehead, then perhaps elevation of the brow can be performed laterally only or combining it with a hair lowering forehead procedure to place the forehead back into proportion with the rest of your face.

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