Is a Full Browlift Better Than a Lateral for an Even Lift All Over?

asked 2 years ago by jackie43 in scotland aberdeen
Latest answer by Donn R. Chatham, MD
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Tags: age 35-44, comparison, technique

i would like to have my brow lifted slightly i am 43 years old and feel that my eyes are losing the bright sparkle they once had, my surgeon recommended the lateral brow lift, does this not give a cat like look (pulling from the sides). i would prefer an even lift although not needing much would a surgeon help? i am scheduled for a mini face lift to give my jawline its youthful look back x sorry have no pic

11 answers to Is a Full Browlift Better Than a Lateral for an Even Lift All Over?

Browlift full or partial?

There are many types of brows, and many types of browlifts. The factors that are important are which part of the brow should be lifted? there are browlifting techniques for every area in the brow. What is the hair pattern? Hair sparing vs. hair sacrificing techniques exist. What is the fixation method? Screws? An endotime? Skin resection alone? Referenced below is a book chapter on the subject. Patients should research these topics and make sure they are getting the best procedure... more

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

Browlift rechniques differ based on patient anatomy and goals

There are many different browlift techniques available and I have done them all. My favorite for most people is the endoscopic browlift, this can give an overall lift or just a mini lateral type of lift as well as reduce the frown lines and furrows between the brows. This has hidden incision so scars are never a problem. I was doing the hair sparing lateral browlift for a few years so I did about 80 of them and thought the results were just OK and not as good as I was hoping for. (it... more

Jason B. Diamond, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Types of Brow Lifts

The type of brow lift that you need really depends on your anatomy. Without pictures, it is difficult to give you specific advice. If you only have lateral hooding (drooping of your brows) then a temporal lift is great. If you need an overall lift, then a full lift may better. This can all be done at the same time as your facelift. Good luck with your surgery.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Browlift

You have unfortunately approached the decision like the vast majority of patients (and some doctors). It is not that a procedure produces a certain look. Rather, you perform a certain operation to produce the look you desire. One person's lateral brow lift will produce a different "look" than another's, but both should hopefully produce the look that an individual patient desires and requires given his or her anatomy.

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Is a lateral brow lift as good as a complete brow lift?

The goal of brows is to harmonize with the upper lids: some separation is necessary but too much elevation is not unnatural. There are many ways to help the brows appear attractive and youthful. In some patients a non-surgical brow elevation using a Botox, Dysport or Xeomin might be the answer. In others, injectible fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm to help inflate the brow area is sufficient. Other times it is only the lateral (outer) brow that needs elevation, so a... more

Donn R. Chatham, MD
Louisville Facial Plastic Surgeon

LAteral brow lift vs full

It is all a matter of what you need. A laterl brow lift will raise the lateral brow. A full browlift will give you access totreat the frontalis muscle and corrugators as well.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Better to have full browlift than just lateral lift

It is better to have a full brow lift than just a lateral lift. The lateral lift with have stretch back phenomenon and it is important not look cat-eyed. The other important issues with a brow lift are addressing any muscle hyperactivity in the corrugator frontalis and posterius muscles, addressing the hairline whether they are too low or too high, and any dermal atrophy in the corrugator area. These are all issues that can be addressed. In addition,... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

A browlift should really be customized to the patient

A browlift should really be customized to the patient and the shape of their individual brows. Some patients need a full browlift and some need only a lateral lift. One is not better than the other. Each doctor should customize the procedure to the shape of that particular patient’s brow. Seeing an oculoplastic surgeon is ideal for browlifts because they are knowledgeable about the anatomy around the eyes. And, you want to find a surgeon who is known for his or her aesthetic eye.... more

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.ChelseaEye.com

Full or Partial Browlift

There are many techniques for browlifting. All must be individualized to meet the needs of each patient. Clearly describe your goals so you and your surgeon can select the best approach.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Brow lift versus forehead lift

It really depends on whether you need a brow tail lift or a complete forehead lift. In most cases at your age group, a lateral or temporal brow lift is sufficient and very attractive. However, if you have many horizontal forehead lines, then a forehead lift may be needed.

Siamak Agha, MD, PhD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Endoscopic browlifts are a great way to open up your eyes

I would recommend doing a full endoscopic browlift because it will rejuvenate the whole brow and with some work medially the muscles can be weakened to produce a Botox-like decrease in wrinkles in the medial area. So another benefit of a endoscopic browlift is decreased wrinkles in the glabella area. If you want to open up your eyes and regain as you say your sparkle I would consider the Endoscopic Browlift. Good Luck.