Forehead Lift Vs. Endoscopic Forehead Lift?

There are many different ways to perform a brow or forehead lift. Endoscopic approach has become very popular, it results in very little scars that are hidden in the hair line. Open brow leaves a long scar either at hair line or behind the hairline. I prefer the endoscopic approach if a patient is a candidate, due to both less scarring and quicker recovery. In experienced hands they both should result in excellent outcome in the right patient.

The answer really comes down to how much of a forehead lift you need, and if you have a place to hide an incision.  There are several ways to perform a forehead lift (we do it 9 different ways in our office).  The deciding factor has to do with how much of a lift the person needs.  An endoscopic browlift, which is very popular, is minimally invasive, doesn't raise the hairline, gives a 2-3 mm raise, and lasts about 5 years on average.  A trichophytic browlift (second most popular) creates an incision across the hairline but gives a higher raise, lasts longer, but can create some more downtime and a bigger scar that is usually not a problem in most individuals but still a consideration. 

Hi there, I recently wrote a three part editorial series on Forehead lifting as well as eyebrow procedures. I discuss in great detail how this works. I think rather than repeat myself, you can check out the link below. I am sure you will find it helpfull.Dr James P. BonaparteFacial Cosmetic and Reconstructive SurgeryHead and Neck SurgeryOttawa, Ontario, Canada