How Long Are Lateral Brow Lift Incisions?

Each surgeon's lateral brow lift incisions are going to be different with respect to where they are placed and how long they are. Even in my own practice, each incision is going to be different for each patient as we tailor the individual procedure to the patient and his or her individual needs. Other factors such as prior surgical procedures, hair density, hairstyle, and any other concurrent procedures being performed will also play into the details of the lateral brow lift incision.Find a surgeon that you are comfortable with and have them explain the details of the incisions to you during your consultation.All the best,

Occasionally patients require an
isolated lateral brow lift to obtain an optimal aesthetic result following
facial aging.  This procedure can
usually be performed through a 2 cm incision that is placed well behind the
hairline.  This operation is
associated with high satisfaction rates, minimal
complications and short recoveries.

In most cases, the lateral browlift incision is 4 to 5 cms in length, sufficient for allowing the desired manipulation of the brows, while short enough to leave a fine line scar.

The length of incision depends on how high the brow is to be lifted and what the surgeon is trying to accomplish. In addition, different doctors have different preferences of how long and how far back the incisions are. Incisions can vary from 1-10cm. At my practice, we typically do an incision between 2-5cm long. Keep in mind though, that all patients are different and have different needs.

 

"Dr.D"

There are many versions of a lateral browlift. The key points are;

1- raising only the lateral 1/2 of the eyebrow.

2- minimal lifting of the central hairline.

3-minimal improvment of the central forhead.

4- Incisions can be oriented to create a balding area in the temple, or as I like to do, close the balding area of the temple. Obviously, I think the latter is a better choice.

5- The Coapt Endotine is also great for specific lifting.