Browpexy vs. Lateral Brow Lift (Endoscopic vs. Non-Endoscopic)

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Hi, I needed to better understand the pros and cons of : A Browpexy vs. an Endoscopic Lateral Brow Lift vs. Non-Endoscopic Lateral Brow Lift. How are the aforementioned procedures different? How is the longevity related to each procedure. Where are the scars for each procedure and the length of the scars? I was told by a surgeon that recommended the Endoscopic Lateral Brow Lift that a median incision within hair will also occur to visualize the "Ophthalmic Nerve" ??

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

The difference between endoscopic and non endoscopic brow lift is obviously the use of the endoscope to visualize as the operation is performed. The endoscope is useful, not just because of nerves, but there are also some vessels that would be nice to avoid. The incision is within the hairline so it heals nicely. A browpexy won't work nearly as well. Be sure to see a facial specialist for consultation.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Much more information is needed, such as a full set of facial and forehead photographs, including with your hair pulled back to see where the status of your hairline is. Also helpful to show contraction of both your corrugator and frontalis muscles, which is very important to address at the time of a brow lift. In our practice, the goals of a brow lift are several which include: adjusting asymmetry of the eyebrows, raising the eyebrows and forehead as a unit, softening the corrugator and frontalis muscles, addressing any dermal atrophy between the eyebrows, and adjusting the hairline, either upwards or downward, depending upon the pre-existing hairline itself.

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