Forehead and brow lift with Thermage or Fraxel

5 answers to “Forehead and brow lift with Thermage...”

A: Doubt either Thermage or Fraxel can actually lift brow or forehead

By Bruce Barach, MD - Albany Plastic Surgeon

I do not believe either device can actually lift the brow/forehead area significantly and for any prolonged period of time. If indeed you really need those areas lifted, surgery is much more reliable in my opinion and experience. I suggest you seek advice from a board certified plastic surgeon who is not only... more

A: Try Botox and Thermage.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! I have not seen noticeable improvement from Fraxel. You can get a "chemical brow lift" with Botox injections, and then Thermage can tighten the skin of your forehead somewhat.

A: Thermage and/or Fraxel to Lift the Eye Brows?

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Gail, Thermage has before and after photos of patients whose eye brows have lifted. Fraxel re:pair does wonders to make patients look younger, but raising the eye brows significantly is not one of those wonders. I agree that you should consult with physicians who both perform surgery as well as the... more

A: There are better options

By Robert M. Jensen, MD - Medford Plastic Surgeon

Both Tthermage and fraxel have shown minimal ski tightening on the brow area. The gold standard would be either an endoscopic or other form of surgical lift. The next best alternative is CO2 laser skin resurfacing, however, the trade-off is some skin lightening. The third option would be some... more

A: Thermage/Fraxel for brow lift

By Theodore Katz, MD - Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

It depends on how much lift is needed and if you are willing to accept temporary results. For mild brow "ptosis" or drooping, thermage and Fraxel have been demonstrated to show improvement, but it is temporary and needs to be repeated. A more definitive and long lasting approach is a... more