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Brow Lift Vs Forehead Lift: What's the Difference?

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Question viewed 2,085 times
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I know this seems like a silly question, but I see both terms used and am not sure if they're the same surgery...

30 answers to Brow Lift Vs Forehead Lift: What's the Difference?

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Forehead Lift and Brow lift are synonomous

A brow lift, also called a forehead lift, corrects the skin wrinkling and loss of tone that causes sagging of your eyebrows and hooding of your upper eyelids. A brow lift softens the deep creases across the forehead. It reduces the horizontal frown lines at the top of your nose and the vertical lines between your brows. The result is a more relaxed and refreshed appearance. A brow lift (forehead lift) is often performed along with a facelift or other facial rejuvenation procedures. Some... more
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead lifts and Brow lifts: what's the difference?

Yes, I would agree this is very confusing and is often times used interchangeably. FOREHEAD LIFT: Forehead lifts are generally accomplished via incisions at the hairline or in the scalp. There are many different techniques which can be: under the skin and over the muscle (subcutaneous), under the muscle under the covering layer of the bone (subperiosteal) Incisions can be: at the hairline or in the scalp using 2 inch incisions (limited open) extending across the enitre hairline or scalp... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift and forehead lift

A browlift and a forehead lift may refer to the very same procedure that elevates the brow/forehead either endoscopically or through an incision at or behind the hairline.  In some circumstances, a direct browlift may be done using an incision directly above the eyebrow.
Randy J. Buckspan, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
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Brow Lift Vs Forehead Lift - Is there a difference?

It's not a silly question and there are a lot of different names being offered in the media without explanation. There are a number of techniques and modifications that are used by the plastic surgeons and unfortunately there is not uniform terminology so that Brow Lift and Forehead lift can actually mean the same thing. A Brow Lift generally raises the outside (lateral) brow or the entire structure depending what is required. A Forehead Lift is designed to... more
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift vs. Forehead lift

These tend to be use interchangeably, but they aren't the same. A brow lift does just that, it lifts the brows and the skin of the eyelids below as a result. It is generally done either through a direct incision above the brow or through and upper lid incision. A mid-forehead lift is also used to raise the brows, but the incision is placed in the skin well above the brow hairs, hidden in the horizontal forehead creases. Forehead lifts, such as the... more
Matheson A. Harris, MD

Salt Lake City Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Forehead lift vs. brow lift

The terms are most commonly used interchangeably by most surgeons since typically the brows and forehead are lifted together. There is a way to lift the brows without lifting the forehead (direct brow lift) but it is not a common procedure.
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead or brow

The names are used interchangeably, but in truth they imply different things. The brow is just the area directly behind the eyebrow while the forehead extends to the hairline. The common use of both terms has confused the issue. When all of the tissues are lifted in a forehead lift, the skin and muscle of the forehead along wiith the brows are placed higher. In older days there were procedures called direct brow lifts where a strip of skin was removed directly above the eyebrow and nothing... more
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift vs forehead lift. What is the difference?

Excellent question. Most of the time, the term browlift and forehead lift may be used interchangeably, and I commonly do this in my discussion with patients. Rarely, one may have a browlift without having the forehead lifted as in a direct browlift but ususally this procedure is not done in patients concerned with cosmesis.
Lawrence Kass, MD

Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Browlifts and Forehead Lifts

Browlift and forehead lift are terms that  are used synonymously to refer to a set of surgeries aimed at rejuvenating the brow and forehead region.  However, from a pure semantics standpoint, the brow is the lower border of the forehead and the hairline is the upper border of the forehead.  Therefore, I prefer to use the term browlift for procedures primarily aimed at treating droopy brows (brow ptosis) because lifting the entire forehead can suggest raising the... more
Thomas T. Le, MD

Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift vs. Forehead Lift

This is really just a difference of nomenclature, depending on what your surgeon prefers. The concept behind the difference is that the technique is usually designed to elevate the position of the brows, but sometimes there are other goals, such as smoothing out the forehead.
Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Brow lift versus forehead lift

Brow lifts and forehead lifts both describe the same procedure.  They can be done through small incisions or endoscopically or through a large incision, or open.  After that, different techniques can be used after making those incisions to lift the brows. Samer W. Cabbabe, M.D. Board - Certified Plastic Surgeon Saint Louis Plastic Surgery Consultants  
Samer W. Cabbabe, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead lfit and brow lift are synonymous

You have been inundated with opinions all in agreement which is somewhat unusual. Indeed, a forehead lift, brow lift, foreheadplasty all relate to the rejuvenation of the forehead and brows by surgical techniques. There are a multitude of approaches using "open" techniques and the endoscopic approach.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift is commonly referred to as a forehead lift

A brow lift, also referred to as a forehead lift, is a procedure designed to lift the eyebrows. There are different methods of performing the lift. They vary by where the incisions are placed and what part of the eyebrow is lifted.  These lifts can be performed from the scalp, the hairline, the temples, and even from the incisions of an upper eyelid blepharoplasty.  
Jacob D. Steiger, MD

Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Brow lift versus forehead lift

These terms are exactly the same.  Sometimes you will also see "foreheadplasty". It's a bit like "rhytidectomy", "facelift" and "facialplasty".  Synonyms.
Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift, Forehead Lift same thing

I use the terms interchangeably.  Some surgeons may use one term or the other referring to open or endoscopic procedures. 
Mario Loomis, MD

Middletown Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead lift is the same as a browlift

Both the Forehead lift and the browlift is the same procedure elevating the inside or the outside of the brow depending on what the patient wants corrected. 
David A. F. Ellis, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift Terminology

The terms "browlift" and "forehead lift" are essentially synonymous.  There are different varieties in technique such as "endoscopic", "coronal", "trychophytic", and "direct" which relate to the nature and location of the incision made in order to perform the procedure.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift versus Forehead Lift

Generally speaking, a browlift and forehead lift are used interchangeably.  Distinction between them is not necessary.
Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Brow lift = forehead lift

Patients today have many options to change the shape and position of their forehead and eyebrows. Many techniques can be performed very small incisions that are well hidden in the hairline. A brow lift is another name for a forehead lift.  
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift vs Forehead Lift

It is OK to be a little confused about this. Sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. Sometimes doctors say things precisely for a reason. What is described is the repositioning of the forehead and eyebrows to an elevated, (but not exaggerated), position, (this is a forehead lift, although it can be referred to as a brow lift.) Some will specifically do a eyebrow lift, where the brows are lifted but the rest of the forehead is not specifically addressed, (again, this is a specific... more
Jeffrey Roth, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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The difference is in the approach

The terms can be quite confusing and there is not always consistency among physicians. The important concept is the approach which is used. There are several approaches to the brow and forehead. The endoscopic approach is probably the most common in cosmetic surgery. In this approach incisions are made in the hairline and endoscopic cameras are used to aid in the dissection. A tricophytic or hairline brow lift involves a long incision along the hairline. Another cosmetic method for brow lift... more
D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift vs forehead lift

Technically a forehead lift is a procedure done from incisions in the scalp through which the entire forehead is lifted. A browlift is done by making an incision just above the eyebrow and lifting it directly. This is usually reserved for older men with deep lines in the forehead. In real practice, though, the terms browlift and foehead lift are the same.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead Lift and Brow Lift Difference

A forehead lift and brow lift are the same. The goal with either plastic surgery is to elevate & reposition the eyebrows to a more youthful appearance. Eyebrows become droopy with age, and this cosmetic surgery helps correct the skin sagging. The confusion comes from the many variations that exist on the specific eyebrow surgery technique, such as incision placement, tissue plane of dissection, method of securing eyebrow position, hairline position, etc. An endobrow is a specific... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead Lift FAQ

A forehead lift has different modifications that address key anatomical areas of the forehead and eyebrow region. The different procedures take into account hairline, size and dimension of the forehead, and level of eyebrow depression.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead Lift vs Browlift

The terms can be confusing. With a forehead lift the incision can be made in the center of the forehead, at the hairline, or within the hair. Using any of these procedures, the brows are usually elevated. A browlift can be achieved with an incision immediately above the brows or within the crease of the upper eyelid. With these approaches, the forehead is not lifted. In discussions with your surgeon, be clear what you're trying to achieve.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Browlift and forehead lift are identical operations

There is no difference between a brow lift surgery and a forehead lift surgery.  Just different terms for the same operation that can be done endoscopically or through a coronal approach.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Brow lift and Forehead lift are the same thing

Browlifts and forehead lifts are the same terms for essentially the same procedure. Both describe elevating the eyebrows to a point that increases the aesthetics / beauty of the eyebrow / eye region to help with tired eyes and extra eyelid skin and drooping brows. There are many ways to approach the brow lift. You can make an incision along the hairline, behind the hair, or in a forehead crease and the extent of each differs. Importantly, knowing exactly how much to pull up the eyebrows are... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Some differences between a forehead lift and brow lift

There are many ways to perform a brow lift and a forehead lift. That is to raise the eyebrows to an aesthetic and youthful position. BrowPexy - On men and occastionally on woman a brow pexy or interal brow suspension can be performed. This is usually done through an upper eyelid incision. It involves the internal placement of sutures to tack the eyebrow to a higher position. A Forehead lift can be done is several different ways depending upon the existing anatomy and which features of... more
Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Every Forehead Lift is a Browlift but NOT vice versa

This is a good questions! To me, every forehead lift is a browlift but not every browlift is a forehead lift. The goals of a forehead lift are rejuvenation of the forehead including the brows. Because the brows droop in many of us with aging, they should be repositioned to a pleasing level and shape. There are browlift approaches that do virtually nothing to the the remainder of the forehead, i.e. no softening of the forehead wrinkles etc. I hope this helps
Frank P. Fechner, MD

Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon
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They're the Same

Forehead lift is not a correct term. The whole goal of a brow lift is to elevated the brows right? Well to do that you have elevate the forehead which the brows are attached to. The main difference that you must consider is open vs. endoscopic. An open brow lift usually has an incision several centimeters behind the hairline and from ear to ear. In circumstances where the patient has a high forehead and elevation would worsen this condition then a hairline incision can be used. However... more
Christopher L. Hess, MD

Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

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