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Forehead and Brow Lift with Thermage or Fraxel

I would also like to know if Thermage lifts the forehead? Can it lift the brow area? I also would like to know if Fraxel laser would tighten the skin on the forehead or do any lifting for the eyebrow area?

Asked 31 months ago by gailnightowl199 in Ky,

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What does and does not lift the forehead?

Surgery will lift the forehead. Botox will lift it a little. As far as I am concerned Thermage and the various Laser treatments have little or no effect. Save your money and have surgery. Happy Valentine's

George Commons, MD

Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

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Thermage doesn't work and the Fraxel won't raise the brow.

I'm not convinced Thermage does anything but it surely won't substitue for a browlift. Fraxel is for very modest tightening and I think it too is way overrated. A proper browlift requires releasing the attachment of the brow to the orbital rim and this can only be accomplished with an operation. Don't buy snakeoil on this one.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Non-invasive forehead lift

The treatments you mention (Thermage and Fraxel) are not very effective in lifting the forehead. Botox is much more effective and much less expensive.

Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Fraxel Re:pair does tighten the thin skinned ares of the eyelids

I have used the Fraxel Re:pair since 2006, and I have noticed that the thin skin of the eyelids responds very nicely to the Fraxel Re:pair (CO2) laser skin resurfacing. There may be some slight elevation of the brow from laser resurfacing of the forehead, but this does not compare to surgical browlifting procedures. With men and with those with extreme sun-damage, I often use the Fraxel Re:pair to rejuvenate the skin before facial rejuvenation surgery. This allows the skin of... more

Edward Szachowicz, MD, PhD

Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Browlifts with surgery, fraxel or thermage.

I have experience with fractionated erbium, fractionated CO2 lasers, thermage, and current endoscopic surgical brow or forehead lifts. I am in agreement with the consensus of physicians. Surgery is unfortunately the only reliable, safe, and effective measure to lift the brow. Fortunately this can be done in about an hour with all scars hidden within the hair. Speak to a qualified surgeon who has experience with all these approaches to decide what might be the best for... more

Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD

Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nonsurgical Forehead Lifts are Unpredictable at Best

While many procedures promise nonsurgical forehead lifting, the results are generally minimal, and unpredictable, at best. The single best way to achieve a nonsurgical browlift is with artfully performed Botox; beyond that, I would recommend only surgery.

Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD

Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Will Thermage Lift the Brow? No

If brow elevation and rejuvenation is your primary concern, save your money and have surgery. Thermage results have been, at best, unpredictable. I would never recommend this to a patient wishing to have brow rejuvenation. Fraxel will tighten the skin but will not elevate the brows.

Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Forehead lift

Generally speaking, the forehead cannot be lifted without surgery. No device or laser can do this. The muscles which depress the brow must be weakend surgically to to lift the brow.

Samer W. Cabbabe, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

Thermage and Fraxel not good choices for a brow lift

These noninvasive devises may offer a slight brow/forehead elevation, but don't expect the results to last (same if true for the newer radiofrequency devises). However, your skin may look better and the fine lines may be softened.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Laser Browlift- Marketing ploy for nonsurgeons

While those who own a Thermage or Fractionated Laser may try to convince you otherwise, you will find the results won't live up to your expectations. Some minor brow lifting can be achieved with Botox, otherwise, surgery is probably what you will need. Speak to someone who does brow lifts (all types) and who has a laser and get their opinion. For someone with one hammer (i.e. a Thermage or laser) the whole world is a nail (they feel all problems of aging face can be... more

John Bitner, MD

Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Brow lift without surgery?

I think you will be disappointed with the so called skin tightening treatments if you are looking to have your brow raised. I have been very unimpressed by the results. Often, the physicians promoting these treatments are not surgeons. They only have non-surgical options to offer patients. Also, all of these lasers and Thermage and dermabrasion gizmos are aggressively marketed to the non-surgical community and they are very expensive. If they are not... more

Lisa L. Sowder, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Noninvasive techniques for a brow lift are not effective

Patients today have many good options to alter the shape and position of their forehead and eyebrows. Unfortunately, there are no noninvasive techniques that are effective in doing this. Your best bet is to work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is a great deal of experience with brow lifts and facial rejuvenation. They will be able to assess your forehead and help determine which combination of procedures will meet your goals. Many of these surgeries we performed either under... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Thermage and Fraxel

Neither one of thse procedures have a proven track of achieving any result. Plainly, they are JUNK MEDICINE. Promise a lot and deliver nothing, but parting you from your money.

Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Doubt either Thermage or Fraxel can actually lift brow or forehead

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 familiar with surgery, but also with Fraxel and Thermage as well.

Bruce K. Barach, MD

Schenectady Plastic Surgeon

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Try Botox and Thermage.

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.

George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Thermage and/or Fraxel to Lift the Eye Brows?

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 non-surgical treatments to give you an idea of what your particular best options would be. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

There are better options

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 fractionated CO2 laser skin tightening, which may require more than one treatment.