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Is it a good idea to have a lateral Brow lift along with a Facelift?

asked 10 months ago by BrookeinCO in Colorado
Latest answer by Ariel N. Rad, MD, PhD
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When a person has a facelift, is it a good idea to also have a lateral browlift, to open up and eyes and decrease the excess on the lateral brow whish is common after a facelift only procedure? Thank you.

16 answers to Is it a good idea to have a lateral Brow lift along with a Facelift?

Browlift with facelift?

It is certainly not a bad idea to have both procedures done together, as long as both are indicated. However, I would say that having a facelift alone would not, IMHO, result in excess building up laterally in the upper eyelid.

Lawrence Kass, MD
Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.kassmd.com

Considering brow lift with facelift

Your physician should have done a detailed facial analysis of you at your consultation. It is true that some of us have lost volume in this region or have seen a descent in the outside aspect of the brow over time. Some important things to remember/consider: 1. Many of us do less brow lifts these days as researchers have found that this deformity in many is due to loss of volume in this area and not necessarily descent of the brow itself (lambros). I would agree with this. It is amazing... more

Jeffrey Kenkel, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Lateral browlift with a facelift

If you need rejuvenation of the forehead and brows along with the cheeks and neck, have it done in the same sitting so there can be a simultaneous recovery period. A "lateral brow lift" in some hands is just a post-temporal extension of the face lift. For it to be effective a vertical pull needs to be attained which should involve a separate incision and dissection. If you are going to have this much additional work , why not have a more complete forehead/bow lift ?, more

Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD
Oakland Facial Plastic Surgeon

To lift or not to lift? First, step away from the mirror!

In short, yes. But, it depends on the person. The goal of lifting procedures is to restore a younger-looking version of you that is balanced and harmonious. Sometimes different areas of the face may age at different rates (for example, bags or dark circles under the eye may form early despite the rest of your face looking youthful), but usually the entire face ages at the same rate. So, if you have a facelift but low eyebrows and a wrinkly forehead are not addressed, this area may look older... more

Ariel N. Rad, MD, PhD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Browlift with lower face and neck lift

If the brow region has significant drooping and aging changes, an endoscopic browlift can certainly be performed simultaneously with a lower face and neck lift. see video

Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Maintaining Facial Harmony is Important

When it comes to facial rejuvenation, it is important to consider your entire face: forehead/brow/upper eyelids, mid-face/cheeks/lower eyelid, and neck. It is not every patient that needs every area addressed. However, many patients in my practice will see me complaining only about one particular area. I frequently recommend that the entire face be rejuvenated in sync so that it all appears to be in balance.

Kevin Brenner, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Brow Lift is a Common Component to Facial Rejuvenation: Lateral Brow Lift vs. Full Brow Lift

A brow lift is a common component to facial rejuvenation. Not all face lifts are equal and not all faces need a brow lift however if you have outer excess skin around your upper eyelids and forehead creases then you would benefit from a browlift which works in harmony with a facelift. A vertical lift of your cheek area actually can acccentuate excess skin in this area making a browlift mandatory in the majority of my total facelifts. The majority of facelifts do not do this amount of lift in... more

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Facelift with or without a Lateral Brow Lift

Have a brow lift with your facelift only if you need brow elevation; the two procedures treat very different parts of the face. I'm usually not a fan of just a lateral brow lift, but this may be appropriate for you.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Is it a good idea to have a lateral Brow lift along with a Facelift?

Sure but it is a very patient specific issue. Best to see photos or an in person examination in order. There are many techniques available for the brow as Dr Mayer states.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Your picture would have helped

The indication for each procedure depends on the patient and patients expectation. You may benefit from lateral brow lift if it is indicated in your case . Did your surgeon discuss endo forehead lift ?

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Lateral Brow Lift with a Facelift

Yes, it is very common to have a lateral brow lift at the same time as a facelift. While a facelift is very effective for the middle and lower parts of your face, it will not treat any skin laxity of your brow or forehead. In the past, we performed a coronal brow lift which involved an incision which went all the way up and over the top your head to the other side. This allowed us to elevate the forehead and brows. However, it leave a long incision. You have two... more

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Is it a good idea to have a lateral brow lift at same time as face lift?

I have performed Face Lifts and Brow Lifts for over 20 years and IMHO, the lateral Brow Lift is not as reliable or effective at raising the eyebrows as a proper Brow Lift. I still believe that the Coronal Brow Lift is the gold standard at lifting the eyebrows and while this can and in fact, I frequently used to perform both of these at the same time, The length of combined incisions compromises the blood supply required to heal the skin flaps after a formal or traditional... more

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

Browlift and Facelift Together

Browlift and Facelift procedures are very complimentary. Firming up the tissues of the lateral brow and to the side of the eye give the face a pleasing look that the facelift alone can't do. But not every one needs or wants the browlift operation. You should make sure you listen carefully to your surgeon's advice and give that considerable weight in making your decision. You may only do this once but your surgeon is doing it every week and has a good idea of what will give you... more

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

Facelift and Lateral BrowLift

The answer depends on the indications on the individual patient. However, I agree with Dr. Mayer that a lateral brow lift is rarely a superior procedure to a more complete brow lift (Endoscopic or Trichophytic).

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Combined Browlifts and Facelifts

I think that combined procedures on the face can create dramatic, natural results that are far more powerful than the individual operations performed alone, and your example is an excellent one. If you and your surgeon feel your would benefit from a browlift (be it a lateral browlift or endoscopic browlift) than I think it makes sense to have them performed at the same time-- this usually means a single recovery period instead of two separate ones, and may even mean a reduction in cost... more

Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Forehead or browlift laterally only not usually good.

Forehead or browlift laterally only not usually good since it often makes women look evil. I do the forehead lift of the entire forehead since that is the way brows fall with gravity--not just at the sides. I do these at the same time as a facelift.