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Expectations of Brow Lift to Reduce Frown Lines?

asked 5 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Julio Garcia, MD
Question viewed 258 times
Tags: forehead, wrinkles, deep, expectation, frequency, frown lines

What are the most likely desirable outcomes of a brow lift when I'm really only trying to minimize frown lines? How often does the procedure need to be repeated?

15 answers to Expectations of Brow Lift to Reduce Frown Lines?

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Frown lines and a brow lift

The frown lines that are most reliably improved after a brow lift are the glabellar wrinkles, the horizontal wrinkles of the forehead will be smoother while swollen, but unless a subcutaneous brow lift is done, the horizontal wrinkles will be minimally improved.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Botox VS Brow Lift for Forehead Frown Lines

Unless you have a lot of forehead lines and significant forehead skin sag with brows then you most likely do not really need a Forehead or Brow Lift. Botox can readily smooth these lines and even more smoothing may be obtained with additional Restylane. In cases of sagging brows leading to the upper lid skin interferring with visibility from the upper visual field a Forehead Lift is indicated. The presentations in between these extremes need to be examined on an individual basis. more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Brow lifts and frown lines

If the frown lines are your primary concern you can get a nice result with botulinum toxins. If your brow position also needs to be corrected then I would recommend a brow lift with, corrugator (frown muscle) resection and fat/fascia grafting to prevent reattachment of the muscle.
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Expectations of Brow Lift to Reduce Frown Lines?

No, Brow Lifts are not perfomrmed for the sole purpose of reducing forehead lines and wrinkles but as the Brows are lifted (the real reason for performing a Brow Lift) the wribkles in the center of the forehead can be reduced. Neurotoxins like Botox, Dysport and Xeomin should be considered for reducing forehead wrinkles.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Brow Lifts and frown line reduction

If the eyebrows are not low placed, there is no need to do a browlift as Botox is safer and is usually all you need for line reduction. Sometimes, fillers or resurfacing may also be needed if the Botox isn't enough. Because of the availability and effectiveness of Botox, browlifts are not done very often anymore and in a national study, 30% of patients were unimpressed with their browlifts and another 30% of the doctors weren't impressed either.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Brow lift to reduce wrinkles - how to decide

It is important to understand what causes wrinkles in the forehead in order to determine if a brow lift will help. Forehead wrinkles, like others in the upper face, are related to muscle hyperactivity, which is why they respond to Botox or Dysport. However, the reason the muscles are hyperactive is often because they are working to hold up a sagging brow. In that instance, Botox will make the wrinkles go away but the brow drops. A brow lift will hold up the brow, allowing the muscles to... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Botox versus brow lift

Since Botox (and Dysport) work so well, most surgeons now only use brow lift surgery if the brow position is obviously low, and not so much anymore for wrinkle reduction. Additionally, surgical removal of the frown muscles can have the side effect of creating a "divot" if the muscles are removed, or the activity can return if the muscles are simply divided. Botox is easier, less downtime, less risk, and less cost - but requires maintenance.
Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift and more

A brow lift may help you reduce the frown line. However, Botox or Dysport may be another option for you. Have you had a consultatio with a Plastic Surgeon? I would sit down and ask your questions and explain your goals. A good surgeon will go over all options and help you make the best choice.
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Wanting to reduce frown lines is not a good reason to have brow lift.

Hi. First, Botox done two or three times a year works great, is safe and avoids surgery. Second, "removing the frown muscles" during a brow lift has been shown not to work very well. Muscle function tends to return and most patients end up still needing Botox afterwards.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Frown lines

If you are only interested in improving frown lines, try Botox injections. Surgically, we can remove the frown muscles through an eyelid incision without altering the brow position.
Peter T. Truong, MD

Fresno Oculoplastic Surgeon
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A well done browlift can eliminate frown lines

Frown lines, or glabellar creases, can be eliminated by a combination of weakening the frowning muscles and the nerves that make them contract. This result would be permanent. This result can be achieved in most patients having a browlift.
Jeffrey Schiller, MD

New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

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A brow lift is a long term solution if the muscles are sectioned.

A brow lift is a long term solution if the muscles are sectioned. Botox is what most patients use if they want a quick fix. A forehead lift done properly will remove excess skin of the forehead, section the muscles that cause the wrinkles between the brows and improve hooding and crow's feet.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Brow Lift and Frown Lines

A brow lift is not necessarily the best procedure for frown lines, which are also known as glabellar and forehead rhytids. Botox and dysport work well for these. A brow lift, unless lateral, does very little for crows feet and botox and dysport can be used for these too.
Jacob Freiman, MD

Miami Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Can A Brow Lift Correct Frown Lines?

In a word...Yes! A brow lift will not only help minimize or eliminate frown lines, but will also "brighten the eyes" or lift the brow. We also in many cases are able to smooth out forehead wrinkles. I would suggest that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss other options as well such as Botox or resurfacing procedures. Good luck!
Douglas L. Gervais, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Expectations with a brow lift

A brow lift does just that - lift the brow. If you want lines reduced, sometimes Botox is all you need. If the muscles are cut during the brow lift procedure, they will be improved for a period of time, but often the muscles will find their way back together through scar tissue. This can lead to "odd" looking muscle contractions. See a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to get a better opinion. Best of luck, Vincent Marin, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon more
Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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