Is a brow lift different from a forehead lift?

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A: The difference is in the approach

By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Browlift vs forehead lift

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Forehead Lift and Brow Lift Difference

By Houtan Chaboki, MD - Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Forehead Lift FAQ

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: Forehead Lift vs Browlift

By Richard W. Fleming, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Browlift and forehead lift are identical operations

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: Brow lift and Forehead lift are the same thing

By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Some differences between a forehead lift and brow lift

By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Every Forehead Lift is a Browlift but NOT vice versa

By Frank P. Fechner, MD - Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: They're the Same

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

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... more

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