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Endoscopic Browlift Versus Hairline Browlift?

asked 1 year ago by vanidad in miami
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
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Tags: forehead, comparison, endoscopic, hairline, longevity

How long will each of these last?

15 answers to Endoscopic Browlift Versus Hairline Browlift?

Coronal Browlifts May Last Longer

I'm not a big fan of the hairline Brow Lifts. Over the past 20 years, I have seen some beautiful incisions using this technique but all the patients are still upset after having this procedure. There are small vilous hairs in front of the hairline that give it a more natural appearance. The hair line Forehead or Brow Lift, removes skin below the hairline and as such, removes all these vilous hairs. The result, even with the bst possible scar, is a very noticeable... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Endoscopic brow lift or hairline lift

A hairline lift will prettty much last a lifetime, but the endoscopic brow lift may not. The hairline lift will leave a scar at the border of the hairline.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Endoscopic vs hairline browlifts.

Both types of browlifts, if done well should last long periods if not permanently. Each type of lift must be applied to the correct patient. An endoscopic browlift may increase the height of the forehead so is avoided in patients with high foreheads to begin with. A hairline browlift can be done simply, with the patient awake, under local anesthesia and hides the scar at the hair junction. I've found this simple procedure to be very effective, long lasting and... more

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Endoscopic versus hairline browlift

I believe that with good release and elevation that an endoscopic browplasty will last as long as a "hairline" browlift. Either technique should yield nice, long lasting results. It is rare that I have to redo a browlift, even a decade later, and the majority of mine are performed endscopically. I will use the hairline incision for those with a high forehead.

Douglas Stevens, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Endoscopic browlift vs hairline browlift

Results of a hairline browlift tends to be more stable and tends to last longer. There is a lot of variability with the amount of relaxation from an endoscopic browlift since there is no skin removed. A pretrichial incision can be performed on the patients with a high hairline to enable the hairline to be lowered approximately ½ inch. Addressing the corrugator, frontalis, and procerus muscles is also performed if needed at the time of the surgery.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Endoscopic vs Hairline Browlift

As we said in response to your previous question, both procedures last for many years. It is fair to say the results last forever because you will always look better than you would if you did not have the operation. Because the endoscopic technique will always raise the hairline , many patients select the hairline incision which is ultimately hidden by hair which grows through that incision.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Forehead, brow lift-endoscopic, hairline

The endoscopic approach is a more conservative lifting. I have almost totally abandoned the hairline incision, primarily because the effects are quite similar and there are usually small scars with the former. It is difficult to predict how long each or either will last and a lot depends not only on the surgeon but also on the patients healing and re-stretch. I have seen my patients and others patients and have noticed in some that the eyebrows have not stayed as high.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Choosing Brow Lift Surgery Type - Endoscopic or Open Hairline?

Hi vanidad in miami, One should always look improved after plastic surgery. Unlike nonsurgical methods, brow lift surgery (endoscopic, open, hairline, coronal, etc) generally will last years. Results after cosmetic surgery are permanent, as one cannot undo your plastic surgery. Keep in mind that one cannot stop the natural aging process, and repeat cosmetic treatments or plastic surgery may be requested to maintain desired cosmetic results. The decision on endoscopic brow lift or... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Conventional brow lift has long lasting results

In my opinion, the hairline brow lift has more lasting results than the endoscopic method. I cannot recall a patient seeking reoperation after hairline brow lift in my years of practice and there is a high satisfaction rate from this procedure.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Browlift Options

There are many methods for performing a browlift or forehead lift including an endoscopic browlift (through tiny incisions with the assistance of telescopes) , bicoronal forehead lift (extensive incision from ear to ear across the top of the head) and a tricophytic or hairline browlift. (hidden along the hairline. Each of these techniques achieves a similar result through the brow and the forehead in terms of smoothing of lines and gentle elevation of the brows. The key difference is in... more

Ross A. Clevens, MD
Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon

Endoscopic versus hairline browlift

Both the endoscopic and the hairline browlifts are excellent procedures. If you have a large forehead then a hairline lift may be best for you since it will help reduce the space between your hairline and your eyebrows. If you have an average sized forehead, then the endoscopic lift may be a better chose. As with any surgery, the procedure will not prevent you from aging, but it will put you back several years. Good luck with your procedure.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Endoscopic Browlift Versus Hairline Browlift

I think this was asked in a similar question. Both are very successful operations. In person discussions and evaluations are needed. I most likely would chose the hairline beveled incuision because I can directly incise the muscles. Best of luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Difference in Browlift types

Now almost all browlifts are done endoscopically. A hairline modification, where a border of the upper forehead is removed below the hairline, is indicated in people with very high foreheads. Even then, the main part of the procedure is done endoscopically, leaving the deeper tissue and the sensory nerves to the scalp and just removing skin.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Browlifts last many years

Both brow lift procedures you mentioned will last the same amount of time. Browlifts last many years and can be done with different variations. The endoscopic method is designed to preserve the sensory nerves to the top of the head The hairline brow lift can be done endoscopicly and is designed to keep the forehead from becoming larger or higher. Discuss the options and alternatives with your surgeon and see which is best for you. Best Wishes Dr.... more

Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon

Browlifts should last for many years

Both endoscopic and hairline browlifts should last for many years. As a matter of fact, very few patients ever need repeat browlifts, even years later. The key to an endoscopic browlift is a good release of the brow around the upper eye socket. The actual incision placement or method of fixation is secondary to a good dissection. My reasons for choosing one over the other is better camouflage of the incisions for endoscopic surgery but I do use the hairline incision for patients with very... more