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How is a Lateral Browlift Different from an Encoscopic Brow Lift?
Two doctors reference a Limited Incisison Lateral Browlift. How is that different from a endoscopic brow lift? And is that different from a temporal brow lift, also mentioned in the Q & As. If so, how is a lateral lift different from a temporal lift, and when is each indicated? Thank you.
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Multiple different techniques for brow lifting
A lateral lift to the eyebrow will simply elevate the outer lateral most portion of the eyebrow without performing anything else. There is very few patients who require only a lateral brow lift. Most patients require the entire forhead and brows to be elevated as a unit. A. endoscopic brow lift involves placement of 3-5 incisions in the scalp and adjusting the brow position upwards and softening the corrugator muscles. A coronal brow lift involves making the incision at the...
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Lateral browlift vs endoscopic browlift
There are at least 6 different variations in browlifting depending on patient's needs [women vs men, skin type, hairline, degree of droop, etc]
In general, a 'temporal' browlift is used synonymously with "lateral" browlift. This is used in patients with a modest droop of the outer corner of the brow. The incision is usually made either at the temple hairline or a bit behind [depending on the hairline]. This technique will not be helpful in patients that need the entire brow lifted or...
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Difference between the 'Lateral/Temporal' Browlift and the Endoscopic Browlift
The age of the patient, the type of descent of the brow they demonstrate and the training/skill of the surgeon will lead to a diverse number of approaches being recommended. The temporal/lateral browlift is good at tightening an slightly lifting the outer portion of the brow and opening up the corner of the eyes ( the 'crow's feet' area). The endoscopic approach offers this improvement but also frees the central portion of the brow to allow the entire brow and forehead skin to be elevated as...
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Lateral brow lift versus endoscopic browlift
Dear mchip, The lateral brow lift does just what is says pulls the brows laterally which personally I think gives an unnatural appearance. When I perform an endoscopic brow lift it is done with four small incisions in the scalp and I elevate all the way to the malar region allowing a mid face and brow lift at the same time. This gives a very natural appearance as you are simply shifting the upper quadrant of the face back into it's pre aging position. This is a very highly...
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Brow Lift Techniques: Endoscopic and Temporal (Lateral)
Almost all patients eventually benefit from brow lifts to correct the sagging thick brow skin as it descends into the upper eyelid area. Browlifts can be done many different ways, through the forehead skin above the brows in preexisting wrinkles, through the hairline of the temples, and endoscopically through 4 small incisions in the scalp, which includes the limited lateral incision area in the temporal hairline. Most patients need lateral lifting at the outside portion of the...
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Difference in Lateral Temporal Brow Lift and Endoscopic Brow Lift
A lateral and temporal brow lift are essentially the same thing. It is usually done blindly or under direct vision through a slightly larger incision in the temporal hair. While it is possible to get some mid as well as lateral brow lift with this approach by releasing the temporal decussation (the junction between the layer on top of the skull and the lateral muscle), it is best for lateral brow descent and bunching of the tissues lateral to the eyes (the crow's feet areas). An...
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Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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Endoscopic vs. lateral or temporal browlift.
Endoscopic vs. lateral or temporal browlift differs in the way the brow is pulled. I do not like temporal or endoscopic forehead lifts as the temporal- lateral brow lift raises the outer part of the brow and often makes the person look evil> The endoscopic brow lift is fine IF you have a low hairline since the brow is raised straight up and the HAIRLINE IS ELEVATED. #5 years ago we invented the Irregular Trichophytic Forehead Lift that not only raises the brow but also the hairline is not...
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Lateral browlift vs endoscopic forehead lift
A lateral (temporal) browlift lifts only the outer part of the brow, more of a reorientation of the brow. An endoscopic forehead lift elevates the entire forehead and both brows more or less evenly across. Follow the link for more details.
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Browlift
You are referring to 2 different things: 1) the surgical approach and 2) the areas addressed. The endoscopic browlift uses small incisions through which the endoscopic equipment is placed to perform the procedure whereas a limited incision uses incisions that may be a little longer but without endoscopic equipment. A lateral lift essentially refers to the temporal region, which is the outer part of your brows, not the side closer to your nose. Please consult with a board...
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Browlift, temple lift
There are many variaitions on brow lifts. some paitents with botox need little central work so a lateral or temple lift corrects the outer brow which is sufficient
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Lateral Temporal Lift vs. Endoscopic Browlift
Thank you for your question. You ask some very good, technical details. An "endoscopic" brow lift and "limited incision" brow lift may be referring to similar techniques. This involves use of a camera and endoscope, and elevation of the forehead tissues through small incisions behind the hairline. Typically in these cases, the corrugator muscles (between the eyebrows) may be divided to help flatten out the forehead and reduce the frown lines ("11's"). A lateral brow lift or a temporal lift...
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Cosmetic Surgery is an Art and A Science
The lateral browlift involves the release of the retaining ligament of your brow so it can be tightened. The advantage is the scar is in the scalp where it is difficult to see. The endoscope is a tool used to view the surgery with smaller incisions.Without a consult or exam it is hard to judge. Consult a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. All the best.
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Lateral Brow Lift and Endoscopic Brow Lift
The lateral brow lift is a temporal brow lift, which involves an incision in the temporal hairline and the vector of pull affects the lateral brow. The endoscopic brow lift is a more extensive procedure which can release the entire brow as well as soften wrinkles in areas of the forehead and glabella. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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The Difference
The difference between and endoscopic and a lateral brow lifts involve several factors. An open lateral brow lift involves excising skin in the lateral hairline to get an upward pull of the lateral eyebrow skin by traction. In many cases this is effective but of limited longevity because of stretch back and inadequate release at the brow level.
The endoscopic brow lift is performed via 3 to 5 small incisions. The periosteal attachments at the level of...
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