Dimpling above my eyebrow after endoscopy lifting 3 weeks post op. (photo)

Question

3 weeks after my frontal endoscopic lifting today. I can feel tightness and a little bit of swelling but what really bothers me are these dimples above my eyebrows. Will they go away?

Jacqueline T. Cheng, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question.  This type of brow lift utilizes an endoscope &mdash; a narrow, lighted probe with a video-camera &mdash; to assist the brow lift surgery.  Using an endoscope allows your surgeon to perform a less-invasive surgery with minimal scarring and less possibility of on-going numbness in the procedure area.  One natural result of endoscopic procedures, however, is mild trauma at the endoscope entry points, usually producing small dimples or indentations post-procedure.  These do not indicate a problem with your surgery or your final results.  In most instances, these indications will resolve themselves in the weeks and months after your procedure.  If they do not fully resolve or do not resolve quickly enough for you, contact the board-certified facial plastic surgeon who performed your surgery for a specific treatment recommendation.  I hope this information helps you.  Good luck!
- Jacqueline T. Cheng, MD

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS · Answer

These dimples can be caused by the anchor points of the endoscopic brow lift. They usually fade within a few weeks or months.

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS · Answer

Small contour deformities after surgery are not unusual.  Give it some time, as most resolve without any intervention.  Discuss with your surgeon.

Douglas K. Henstrom, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The dimpling your experiencing isn't too uncommon and should resolve within a couple of months.  Be sure to continue to communicate with your treating physician as they know best exactly what is going on as you heal from their surgery.  Occassionally you can use a little botox to help relax the area and see if that helps, but often that is not necessary as it self resolves.  Best of luck in your ongoing healing.  
All my best,
Dr. Doug Henstrom

Trevor M. Born, MD · Answer

Dear plasticncThank you for your question and photo!  It is really hard to assess your concerns without knowing the details of the surgery. Please review with your surgeon - perhaps a little botox may help.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD

David Gilpin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Yes, these small dimples should go away with time as the swelling from your browlift subsides.  I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon, as well and be sure to follow his/her post-operative instructions.I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

The dimpling you see above your eyebrows 3 weeks after your endoscopic forehead lift should improve with more time.  This can take a few months though.  Be sure to follow up with your surgeon so that your progress can be monitored.

Francisco Sauceda, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question and sharing your picture.
Yes, they will go away, eventually in some months.
This happen often in this kind of procedures and you shouldn't be concern about.
Take care and good luck

Dimpling above my eyebrow after endoscopy lifting 3 weeks post op. (photo)

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