Minimum waiting time for a second brow lift?

I have had an endoscopic brow lift a little over 6 months ago. The lateral brows have fallen. I now want to have a temporal/lateral brow lift to repair the lateral brow. What would be the minimum time I should allow before the next surgery? Will there still be some more relaxing of the temporal area up to a year after the endoscopic brow lift? Should I wait a full year? Thank you.

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A: Best to wait one year for full healing

William Portuese, MD

It is probably best to wait at least a year for full healing to take effect prior to embarking on a secondary browlift procedure. It is important to let the skin relax, the incisions heal, and all scar tissue be permanent before embarking on a secondary procedure. It is also important to make sure that... more

A: Timing of secondary procedure

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

One of the problems with forehead lifts is positioning of the lateral brow.  The lateral brow lift can help you achieve a lift in this area.  The exact timing of this secondary procedure should be left up to your surgeon.  He knows your case, anatomy and tendencies and is in the best position... more

A: Timing of Secondary Browlift

Frank P. Fechner, MD

1 year - Yes - Yes ... are my answers to your questions. Being patient before revision surgery always pays off! Although there is no strict rule, you will likely experience a little more settling of the brows over the next 6 months although much less than during the first half a year. Surgically, it is... more

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