Mini-brow lift vs. Full Face Lift?

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

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

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

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 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

Prior to undergoing a formal brow lift, you should preview you what it will look like with Botox injections. A skilled injector can raise your brows artfully and give you an idea whether or not this is the right look for you. If you are satisfied by your appearance, Botox therapy, roughly 3 x a year, may be... more

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

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 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

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