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Anil R. Shah, 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?


Anil R. Shah, MD
10 months ago

Prior to undergoing a formal brow lift, you should preview you what it will look like with Botox injections. A skilled injector can raise your brows artfully and give you an idea whether or not this is the right look for you. If you are satisfied by your appearance, Botox therapy, roughly 3 x a year, may be all that is necessary Brow rejuvenation is a challenging endeavor.

Endoscopic brow lifts when performed properly with complete release of the perisoteum are highly rewarding for patients who are the right candidates. Minibrow lifts usually do not deliver an aesthetically pleasing look and do not last. If you have a high hairline already, an endobrow can raise it another centimeter so be cautious prior to undergoing this procedure.

Typically in female patients with high forehead who require rejuvenation of their brows, I will recommend a hairline lowering procedure will raising the eyebrow complex. Good luck

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