What Is the Best Brow Lift Alternative?

   I have performed many of these browlifts in bald men with an endoscopic approach.  This can be done with 1.5 cm incisions, which are difficult to appreciate.  A direct brow lift may be appropriate as well.

Various techniques can be used to lift the brow in men. Endoscopic and caronal lifts are fairly big procedures but can be quite effective. In Men with high hairlines or complete baldness I often recomend a midforehead brow lift. The brow can be shaped acurately and the incission lines are easily camouflaged by forehead wrinkles. The procedure is quick and can be done under local anaesthetic.

You have many options available to you as a male. Being bald limits some of them however. A coronal lift would be visible as would incisions placed in the scalp for the endoscopic procedure. A pure temporal lift done endoscopically with suture plication is a great alternative in bald males as the temporal hair is almost always still intact (unless you shave the remainder or your head). Another good option is the transblepharoplasty brow-pexy which can also avoid observable scars. A good non-surgical option is Dysport or Botox to provide a chemical lift. This can alway be tried first to see if you would like the appearance of the more permanent solution. If you truly have involutional ptosis however this may need to be adressed with a ptosis surgery. I hope this helps.

A brow lift is a common procedure performed on male patients, and looks best when performed conservatively. Often, it is not lifting but volumizing the eyebrow region that really enhances appearance. In general, an endoscopic approach is a fantastic way to perform the surgery and will leave you with minimal scarring. If you did not want to go the surgical route when improving the appearance of your brow, you could always lift the brow temporarily with Botox or Dysport. Injecting a small amount of Botox or Dysport will slightly raise the lateral eyebrows. You may also use fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane at the superior area of the brow. There is no right or wrong answer, as the decision to have a brow lift is a personal preference. It is important that you and your surgeon agree on a game plan, and I would recommend choosing a surgeon who uses computer imaging software. This will allow you to get an idea of how the final result may appear, and serve as a great communication tool between you and your prospective surgeon. Thank you and I hope this helps!

There are many choices for brow lift incision. The only one you did not mention is the endoscopic approach. This approach leaves very small incisions that usually heal well. Brow lift on men can be very helpful if not overdone. Without a photo to see if there are deep forehead lines its hard to recommend one incision site. If you have very low brows you are a good candidate for one of the mentioned approaches.