How Long is a Person Put to Sleep During an Endoscopic Brow Lift?

There are many approaches to performing a brow lift. The most common type today is performed endoscopically, although direct lifts are still indicated in many patients. The operative time depends upon the approach taken, the amount of dissection required, and the nature of the fixation chosen by the surgeon and patient. Patients with very heavy brows often may require a second lift but this is rare. The fixation types available today are very reliable in most cases. Time, aging, and facial expression can relax a brow over time and lead to heaviness in some cases. Speak to a qualified surgeon to learn what is appropriate for you.

The answer depends on the skill of your surgeon but typically 45 minutes - 1 hour is to be expected.  This would be preformed as an outpatient surgery and your overall recovery times would be on the order of 1-2 weeks depending on your level of bruising and swelling.  It is not uncommon to need a second browlift at some point in your life as most cosmetic procedures would have approximately a 10 year life span.  As you continue to age we continue to have to fight against gravity!  Hope this helps.  Dr. Shep