I'm planning on having a facelift/browlift later this year. Given uncertainty as to when I can take time off from work for surgery, yesterday I impetuously opted for the immediate gratification of Botox for the "elevens" and above the brows to lift them slightly. Now, I am greatly regretting my impetuousness in not just patiently waiting for surgery. To get the best result from surgery, how long do I have to wait after Botox to have a browlift? (I swear Botox seems to last at least 6 months for me).
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November 16, 2016
Answer: How Long to Wait After Botox to Have Brow Lift?
You have asked a very relevant and controversial question, so my answer is long, but hopefully, thorough.
When endoscopic brow lift was introduced about 10-12 years ago, all the meetings gave the impression this is now the "way to go" since it has smaller incisions and potentially can...
The issues about longevity include;
1- The skin thickness and elasticity of the patient.
2-the amount of damage to the skin over time- pollution, sundamage, smoking, stress.
3-the type of procedure - Endoscopic does not last as long as coronal brow lifts.
If there is a facial rejuvenation surgery that is over-recommended and often overdone these days, it is without question the browlift. Look no further than the celebrity photo magazines for pictures of stars who look like they have just sat down on a plate of tacks. The goal of aesthetic plastic...
