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William H. Huffaker, 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 H. Huffaker, MD
10 months ago

There is frequent confusion between facelifts and brow lifts.  The value of a facelift is in the cheek and neck areas.  The brow or forehead lift lifts the eyebrow and forehead.

In a person with a high forehead, you can have a forehead lift making the incision at the hairline to avoid raising the hairline.  I would NOT recommend that for a young person like youself. Scarring at the hairline can be variable.

An easier solution is with a transblepharoplasty Endotine assisted brow lift.  The procedure is performed through an upper eyelid incision. A small hole is drilled into the outer portion of the skull above the eyebrow.  A small plug with 3 prongs in inserted into the hole and the brow is raised and hooked onto the prongs. The plug dissolves in 6 months, but the brow stays up.  I have have good success with this.  It is certainly an easier solution for you. (I have no connection the the Coapt Company).

 

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