Mini-brow lift vs. Full Face Lift?

I am interested in a mini-brow lift, but I'm also wondering if a full face lift makes more sense. I have a high forehead and, and I don't want to make it higher. Also, I am only 33, so  and don't know if I should wait; on one hand, I still get carded when buying alcohol, on the other hand I feel like I look somewhat tired. When I lift up the outer edges of my eyebrows, I think I look better. I am petrified that something will go wrong  (like asymmetry, 'alien' look, etc), and after reading other people's stories, it seems that many saw no effect at all. Any guidance?

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11 answers to “Mini-brow lift vs. Full Face Lift?”

A: Trichophytic Brow Lift

Stephen Prendiville, MD

A 33 year old who is asked for identification when buying alcohol is probably the definition of someone who is not a Facelift candidate.  However, you might indeed be a brow lift candidate.  Given the high hairline described, I would suggest a Trichophytic brow lift, which will allow for... more

A: 3 options for raising your brows

Jonathan Hoenig, MD

First of all, for the concerns you're describing (and your current age), a facelift is not an option.Good options for you would be a botox browlift, a temple lift, or a trichophytic (hairline) browlift. In the first option, Botox is placed below the outer tail of the eyebrows to relax the muscle that pulls the... more

A: Don't need a full facelift

William Portuese, MD

At 33, you don't need a full facelift. A mini browlift is for patients who have low eyebrows. Things to take into account are the level of the eyebrows, hairline, extent of vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows, horizontal wrinkles above the eyebrows, and state of the corrugator muscles. The hairline can be... more

A: Consider surgery carefully

Michael Law, MD

It is imposssible to know the best treatments without a consultation, but a lateral browlift is a procedure I have performed on young people that can provide a subtle yet beautiful improvement. If there is a facial rejuvenation surgery that is over-recommended and often overdone these days, it is without... more

A: Facelift and brow lifts

Steven Wallach, MD

A person in their early 30's more than liekly does not need a facelift. If you feel that your lateral brow is a bit low, and you have a high forehead, then perhaps elevation of the brow can be performed laterally only or combining it with a hair lowering forehead procedure to place the forehead back into... more

A: There is an easier answer.

William H. Huffaker, MD

There is frequent confusion between facelifts and brow lifts.  The value of a facelift is in the cheek and neck areas.  The brow or forehead lift lifts the eyebrow and forehead. In a person with a high forehead, you can have a forehead lift making the incision at the hairline to avoid raising the... more

A: Wait on any surgery

Richard P. Rand, MD

Without seeing you it is not possible ot be sure but I would say that you sound too young for any surgery.  Most people are at least into their mid 40's before having these procedures unless they have a very strong genetic element of early aging.  If all you need is a little lateral brow elevation,... more

A: A mini brow lift would be the better alternative.

Benjamin Van Raalte, MD

If you are only 33, and look young, it is unlikely you need a full face lift. Even a mini brow lift is not usually needed at age 33. A mini brow lift (where a 1 to 2 inch incision is made in back of the hair line in the lateral brow), lifts up the tail end of the eyebrows. It is a less major... more

A: Lateral Browlift is ideal

Robert M. Freund, MD

You are not a candidate for a full facelift at 33, especially if you continue to get carded. The full browlift will only make your brow higher. The lateral browlift only raise the outer corner of the eyebrow and has minimal influence on hairline elevation. Do not do an endoscopic technique because that will... more

A: There are various forms of forehead lifts

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

I presume that at 33 years old you are probably not in need of a tradational facelift although there certainly are exceptions to the rules and variations of facelifting. There are people who have periorbital features that suggest tiredness or early aging with sagging of the outer part of the upper eyelid or... more

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