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How Painful is an Endoscopic Brow Lift?

asked 3 years ago by jenarosa in Springfield, Missouri
Latest answer by David Alessi, MD
Question viewed 7,862 times
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What is the pain associated with an endoscopic brow lift? I had a full face lift 7 months ago and I really wish I would have gotten the brow lift as well but I was afraid of doing everything at once, opting to wait and do them seperately. Is is very painful or manageble pain? How long does the discomfort last? I hear the results are immediate... That should help with some of the pain. When I had my facelift, I could jump for joy I was so elated.

29 answers to How Painful is an Endoscopic Brow Lift?

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Brow lift surgery is not painful

Most pain medications such as Tylenol, Vicodin etc will address any post operative pain. I have never had any patient complain of pain that could not be resolved by medications.
Kami K. Parsa, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.oculoplastic.info

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Facial Surgery and Pain

Facial surgery is generally not considered painful by the majority of my patients. During surgery, local anesthesia is used that puts the entire face to sleep, similar to the feeling you get from visiting the dentist. After surgery, the face “wakes up” and you will feel some aching sensations. There is a natural period of swelling after the operation that lasts 48 to 72 hours. This swelling (in addition to the expected “lift” of the surgery), makes everything feel... more
Michael A. Bogdan, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Pain is typically minimal

An endoscopic brow lift is not typically associated with significant pain. Alternatively, the brow is usually numb and remains so for a variable period (4-12 weeks). This is because the brow is lifted away from the underlying structures and the major nerves of sensation are slightly stretched. A return of sensation is usually heralded by a sensation of itching, and or a mild shooting discomfort known as a paresthesia. This signals return of sensory nerve function. Special care is... more
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Endoscopic Browlift vs. Lateral Browlift

Lateral Browlift: a conservative approach to natural-appearing periorbital rejuvenation If there is a facial rejuvenation surgery that is over-recommended and often overdone these days, it is without question the browlift. Look no further than the celebrity photo magazines for pictures of stars who look like they have just sat down on a plate of tacks. The goal of aesthetic plastic surgery should be to make a person look better and more youthful, not merely different, and certainly not... more
Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

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Endoscopic brow lifts are not very painful

Endoscopic browlifts are usually not that painful—that is what most of my patients report. Occasionally a significant headache occurs which in my experience is more likely if you suffer from migraines. Recovery from an endoscopic brow lift is likely to be less painful than your facelift recovery. Generally speaking, a skilled surgeon should be able to perform an endoscopic brow lift without requiring you to be on pain medication after the first week (many patients only use them for... more
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

drnichter.com

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Discomfort from an Endoscopic Brow Lift

The Endoscopic Brow Lift is a great procedure with minimal incisions that produce a very big result. Many of my patients describe their discomfort level as being a bit sore or similar to a headache.
Bernard Shuster, MD

Hollywood Plastic Surgeon
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Endoscopic Browlift not usually very painful

Browlift surgery (Endoscopic browlifts in particular) are not typically very painful for our patients. Extra-strength pain medications are given to all of our patients, but most only use them for the first night after surgery. Although the procedure does not usually lead to significant pain issues, some patients do experience a headache the first night after the procedure. Again, this is usually well-controlled with the pain medication and rarely last more than the first day after the... more
Haresh Yalamanchili, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.belagecenter.com

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Pain from an endoscopic brow lift is usually minimal and...

Pain from an endoscopic brow lift is usually minimal and similar to the discomfort that you would experience with a facelift. The one thing that a brow lift will often have is a headache which can last for a day or two but generally subsides rather quickly. Most of my patients say that they use narcotic pain medicine for 1-2 days and then turn to over the counter medication without much of a problem.
D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Having a browlift results in more or less the same...

Having a browlift results in more or less the same amount of discomfort as one would have from a facelift. You may be a bit sore for a few days, but within a week or so, you are pretty much back to normal acitivities. I usualy tell my patients to avoid heavy lifting and aerobics for at least 3 weeks.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Brow Lift

With an endoscopic brow lift you can expect to have what I would describe as headache symptoms for a few weeks. You are of course given pain medication and you will be comfortable after surgery. As with your face lift the results are immediate. Having a brow lift will certainly give you a softer pleasant look.
David Alessi, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Endoscopic brow lifts are very well tolerated

The pain associated with an endoscopic brow lift is really no greater than any discomfort felt from other procedures in facial cosmetic surgery. The incisions are very small and well hidden. The method of brow suspension can be a factor and occasionally people will have less complaints when a temporal lift is performed only with suture as opposed to the full brow lift with muscle resection and suspension of the brows with screws or endotines. Swelling occurs in and around the... more
Giancarlo Zuliani, MD

Detroit Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Pain and endoscopic brow lift

The nice thing about the endoscopic brow lift is the small incision size, which lends itself to less pain. You will have some tenderness due to the amount of dissection and resulting swelling, but most people tolerate it well and require minimal pain medication (sometimes none).
Matheson A. Harris, MD

Salt Lake City Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Pain after brow lift

With a "wet" or tumescent technique, the pain after a brow lift is usually quite mild. It is generally not a problem at all for my patients.
Lawrence Kass, MD

Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.kassmd.com

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Discomfort following a brow lift

Post operative pain following brow lift surgery is generally mild and managed with tylenol 3 or a similar analgesic.  Many patients report a dull head ache which settles over the first 2 to 3 days.  As in a facelift, severe pain in unusual following a brow lift and should be reported to your surgeon immediately as it may suggest either hematoma or post operative infection.  
Andrew B. Denton, MD

Vancouver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Endoscopic browlift and pain

The endoscopic browlift is a minimally invasive surgery with mild post operative pain typically handled with tylenol or vicoden. Some patients may experience headache type symptoms for the first 24 to 48 hours. You should be jumping for joy after this procedure as well! It is one of my favorite procedures and my patients are truly elated. They are so happy not to appear to look tired or sad anymore and it gives them a wonderful youthful rejuvenation with minimal downtime.
Michael Elam, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Minimum Pain

The endoscopic browlift should be a very gentle procedure with elegant and virtually permanent restoration of the upper face and eyes. Our patients rarely need pain medication with the only sense of discomfort being the pressure from a dressing which is removed in under 24 hrs. You can wash the hair the next day and feel surprisingly well. Few procedures are as satisfying and result in a virtually permanent and natural rejuvenation.  
Ludwig A. Allegra, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Endoscopic forehead and associated pain

Endoscopic forehead or brow lift  are not very painful.  The initial discomfort is easily relieved  with the standard postoperative pain medication i.e. demerol or percocet.  After 24 hours , most patients have little if no discomfort.  If the frontalis muscle is cut during the procedure, there is no need for further Botox injectôns.  Cost is about $3600 −4000.
Gary H. Manchester, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Achieving minimal pain with brow lift

As with any procedure the amount of postoperative pain in part depends on surgeons technique.  The more experience and talented the surgeon the less trauma to the tissues, and faster the procedure which results in less pain. All surgeries will result in some discomfort, but I expect nearly all of my patient have minimal pain after an endoscopic brow lift.  Some patients experience a headache for a day or two, but not significant surgical pain.  Our patients that... more
Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.doctorackerman.com

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Headache can be a problem

Browlifts are great, but when compared with a facelift, the first 24 hours can be a little difficult. Many patients complain of a headache. This pain usually resolves without any further intervention.
Robert M. Freund, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Discomfort after an endoscopic brow lift

And endoscopic brow lift is a powerful technique to reposition and smooth your forehead. During the surgery, the attachments of some of your forehead muscles will be released and your forehead will be elevated to change the position of your eyebrows. After the surgery, patients should expect a moderate amount of discomfort. Our patients inform us that the discomfort can be managed with mild pain pills such as Darvocet, cold compresses to help alleviate the swelling, and by elevating... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Brow Lift Pain

Every plastic surgery procedure has a period of discomfort and recovery period. Brow lift surgery patients more commonly complain of headache after surgery, rather than pain. Minimally invasive brow lifts, such as the endoscopic brow lift (endobrow), produce less discomfort than traditional eyebrow lift surgery. Compared to other facial plastic surgery, brow lift plastic surgery generally is less painful than face lift surgery. Any patient discomfort has been easily managed by routine... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Browlifts are not very painful

Don't be concerned about pain after a browlift. It is usually very minimal. You've had a facelift, so you know what that was like -- the browlift will be easier. For many reasons, it makes a lot of sense to combine these procedures during one operation. The browlift really does not add to the pain or length of recovery when combining it with a facelift, especially if it's an endoscopic browlift.
Douglas J. Mackenzie, MD

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
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Pain during recovery for Endoscopic Brow Lift should be minimal

Pain during recovery for the Endoscopic Brow Lift should be very minimal. With proper technique during surgery and by following post-operative care instructions and proper consumption of prescriptions such as narcotics given to you by your surgeon, most patients are comfortable during the recovery process. Patients typically experience some itching and soreness around the incision sites, and should keep their heads elevated at all times to minimize swelling. Sometimes a temporary numbness... more
Scott W. Mosser, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Not very painful

An endoscopic browlift is really not very painful.  My patients complain of a frontal headache when there is discomfort, but little more.  Pain medications are given but usually are taken only the day of the operation.  http://www.zubowicz.com/subpag,24-atlanta-browlift.htm
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift not very painful

In our experience, postoperative pain following our preferred use of the endoscopic technique is minimal. There may be some tightness or soreness but most patients don't complain of any significant pain. Postoperative narcotics such as vicodin are sufficient. If there is significant pain not controlled by pain medicine, then your surgeon must examine you to make sure you don't have a hematoma. Fortunately, this occurs very rarely.
Corey S. Maas, MD

San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift not very painful at all

Endoscopic browlifts in my experience are not really that painful for patients. I think the biggest issue is usually temporary numbness of the forehead and scalp. I tell my patients that downtime is usually less then a week depending on the amount of bruising one sees in the upper eyelid region. It may be 7-10 days before the bruising dissipates. Visible swelling is markedly gone by 5-6 days post surgery. Patients are allowed to wash their hair after two days post surgery. I don't let... more
Manish H. Shah, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Endoscopic Brow Lift: Very little pain.

All surgery is associated with some discomfort. We do endoscopic brow lifts on an outpatient basis in our accredited office surgical suite and then send you home with some pain pills. But brow lifts in particular and cosmetic surgery of the face in general is associated with very little pain when the surgery is performed properly. We find that keeping the head elevated after surgery and applying ice compresses help with the bruising and swelling as well as with the discomfort. more
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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While brow lift surgery is uncomfortable, there is no...

While brow lift surgery is uncomfortable, there is no significant pain associated with it, whether it is performed by the endoscopic or traditional coronal technique. Most patients take six to ten pain pills of Vicodin or Percocet during the first week after their brow lift. Pain from a brow lift may be an indication of blood puddling and stretching the skin, which would have to be addressed by your surgeon’s office.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Pain is a variable experience

It's difficult to quantitate the expected level of pain for a patient, as each patient experiences pain differently. However, if you have had surgery before and recall that experience, you may be glad to know that most patients report significantly less pain with a browlift than with a facelift. Patients often describe the sensation of a dull ache after a browlift, which is unlike the frank discomfort, tightness and pulling experienced in a facelift. A far greater number of my browlift... more
Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

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