10 types of eyebrow plastic surgery + transplantation: description of procedures, photos before and after lifting

Consultation with plastic surgeons with over 20 years of experience is free! Make an appointment by phone. Waiting for you! Endoscopic forehead lift (temporoplasty, brow lift) is an operation aimed at improving the aesthetic proportions of the upper third of the face. This operation belongs to the category of “beautifying” and today has become in demand and more popular than ever. The technique consists of moving and fixing the soft tissues of the forehead and eyebrow line in a higher position through mini-accesses in the scalp.

Indications for endoscopic forehead lift

• drooping eyebrows;
• Frown;
• Pronounced forehead wrinkles;
• Skin laxity;
• Decreased muscle tone - all this is an indication for a forehead lift.

The ideal age for endoscopic forehead lifting is from 30 to 45 years. However, younger patients often resort to forehead lifting. In many ways, this is due to the existing hereditary “heavy”, drooping eyebrows. Also, men and women turn to surgery when the medial edge of the eyebrow is too low.

Goals of forehead lift (temproplasty):

• Lift the outer part of the eyebrow (brow lift) and, accordingly, the tissue of the upper eyelids,
• Smooth out forehead wrinkles.

The main advantages and main advantages of the endoscopic forehead lift technique

• Long-term result of the operation,
• Natural result, no “tight mask” effect,
• Possibility of combining with other operations,
• Minimally invasive surgery
• There are no large incisions, the operation is performed through incisions no larger than 3mm,
• The use of video assistance during surgery, which avoids unnecessary tissue trauma,
• Fast rehabilitation period,
• Minimal risk of complications.

What it is?

Eyebrow plastic surgery (brow lifting, brow lifting, brow lifting) is a procedure aimed at lifting the eyebrows and the area under them. As a rule, people over the age of 30 resort to surgery, since its main goal is to correct age-related changes.

Brow lift provides these results:

• raising the eyebrows and upper eyelids;
• raising the upper parts of the cheeks;
• opening the outer corners of the eyes;
• forehead rejuvenation;
• elimination of wrinkles in the area between the eyebrows and on the forehead;
• improvement of skin tone on the temples;
• eliminating crow's feet.

Opinion of cosmetologists

Doctors comprehensively assess the problem the patient is presenting with. If correction is possible using alternative, less traumatic methods, they offer options. If the situation can be corrected only by radical intervention, then the patient is sent for a consultation with the aim of performing frontoplasty.

The cosmetologist offers different techniques; as an option, consider the possibility of front lifting.

The cosmetologist offers coronary frontoplasty.

Contraindications to browlifting

Like any surgical intervention, eyebrow plastic surgery has contraindications . These include the following conditions:

• pathologies of the heart and blood vessels;
• disorders of the thyroid gland;
• infectious diseases;
• disruption of internal organs;
• the presence of tumors in the body;
• blood clotting disorder;
• severe skin lesions;
• low elasticity of the epidermis.

If contraindications are ignored, serious complications may develop, so you must make sure that they are absent.

Possible complications

Postoperative complications include:

• inflammatory process;
• tissue necrosis;
• implant rejection;
• rough scarring;
• hair growth disorder;
• damage to nerves and blood vessels;
• disruption of the functional functioning of the body;
• unexpected change in appearance.

Consequences arise due to surgical errors, violations of sterility, and patients’ non-compliance with doctor’s recommendations. Correcting the situation requires medical attention.

Types of plastic surgery

The appropriate type of eyebrow lift is determined by the plastic surgeon, taking into account a number of factors. These include the patient’s age, the desired result, and the characteristics of the body. There are many types of procedures. The cost of the operation depends on its specific type and individual characteristics.

Transpalpebral elevation method

The operation is performed under general anesthesia. Its essence is as follows: a specialist cuts a section of skin on the upper eyelid and removes excess fat deposits and skin.

The technique is highly effective and has minimal risk of complications , which makes it quite popular. This method helps eliminate eyebrow asymmetry, sagging eyelids, wrinkles and folds in the eye area and forehead, and drooping eyebrows.

The cost of the operation in Moscow and St. Petersburg is from 25 thousand rubles.

Coronary lift (open front lift)

Coronal lift has long been considered the best brow lift procedure. It helps eliminate age-related changes, rejuvenates the face and makes it expressive. However, this technique is quite complex. It is indicated for use in cases of significant wrinkles and severe sagging skin. In other cases, more gentle methods are chosen. Also, such lifting can injure the skin, since the surgeon touches almost all soft tissues and periosteum.

The cut can be made as follows:

• Standard . It is done above the hairline. Can be used to even out the proportions of the scalp. Not suitable for patients with a high forehead, as it will make the forehead appear even larger.
• Modified . It is done from one temple to another along the hairline. This option, on the contrary, can be used for people with large foreheads.
• Along the marginal hairline . Does not change the height of the forehead, but is often recommended if there are bald patches at the temples.

After making the incision, the surgeon removes excess skin and applies sutures. The main advantage of the method is invisible scars. But there are a number of disadvantages and side effects. Thus, the areas where the incisions were made may become numb for a long time. A change in the proportions of facial features and significant injury to soft tissues is possible. There is also a long rehabilitation period. Taking all this into account, many patients choose other types.

The cost of the procedure in Moscow and St. Petersburg starts from 30 thousand rubles.

Endoscopic lift

This type of operation is much more gentle than the previous one . It has practically no contraindications except for very deep facial wrinkles and a high forehead. Men who are experiencing baldness often resort to this technique. It is done under general anesthesia. The duration of the procedure is usually 1-4 hours.

1. Up to 5 incisions are made along the hairline in the forehead and temples.
2. The doctor inserts special instruments into them to support the eyebrows and cut the muscles that cause wrinkles.
3. Then the skin is fixed in the required position.

Most often there are no complications. method is also . It gives very quick results, and the recovery period is relatively short.

The price of the operation in large cities starts from 40 thousand rubles.

Using endotins

This method has almost no contraindications. The operation takes only 30 minutes. The surgeon makes microscopic incisions through which special plates with spikes are inserted into the skin.

Within six months after the intervention, the plates dissolve and leave behind collagen fibers, which provide a long-lasting lifting effect.

The technique has a number of advantages that make it popular:

• Reliable fastening of plates.
• Minimal likelihood of complications.
• The drug is completely eliminated from the body within six months.
• There is almost no risk of allergic reactions.
• The operation is non-invasive.
• The recovery period is very short.

The cost starts from 35 thousand rubles.

Temporoplasty

The operation takes no more than 45 minutes. The surgeon makes incisions in the temple area, removing excess fat and skin.

The method helps to lift the outer corners of the eyes and achieve clearly defined cheekbones. It can also be combined with other surgical techniques. Temporal lifting is characterized by low trauma , so it is widely popular among patients.

The price of the operation is from 25 thousand rubles.

Contour with slit

The lift is done under local anesthesia. Usually older people with pronounced wrinkles on the forehead resort to it. The operation usually leaves noticeable scars, so now it has lost its relevance.

The cost starts from 16,500 rubles.

Thread

This procedure takes only 20 minutes and can be performed under either local or general anesthesia. Its essence is the introduction of special threads under the skin of the eyebrows. They may dissolve after some time or remain under the skin. Threads provide strong fixation of the skin and a long-term lifting effect . Incisions do not result in scars. The operation is non-traumatic, and rehabilitation requires only 10 days.

Thanks to thread lifting, you can rejuvenate the skin, eliminate bags under the eyes, and slow down the aging process.

Contraindications include blood pathologies, infectious and oncological diseases, allergic reactions, and pregnancy.

Among the side effects, some patients note swelling and discomfort of the face after surgery . In addition, the qualifications of the doctor are important, since there is a risk of severe skin damage.

Cost - from 8-10 thousand rubles.

We invite you to watch a video about eyebrow thread lifting:

Contour with Botox

Quite a popular and simple procedure. Botox helps relax certain muscles , due to which others, on the contrary, are toned and provide a lift to the upper part of the face.
This method can be used for eyebrow asymmetry. With its help, you can normalize the condition of specific problem areas.

The dosage of the drug is determined by the doctor individually and depends on the severity of age-related changes.

The price of the procedure starts from 5,000 rubles per injection.

We invite you to watch a video about eyebrow lifting using botulinum toxin:

Incision along the marginal hairline

The main advantage of this type is that the place where the incision was made is practically impossible to distinguish. The surgeon removes all excess, then stitches. The technique is indicated for large bald patches . It beautifully tightens the skin and eyebrows without affecting the height of the forehead.

The starting price of the procedure is 25,000 rubles.

Biorevitalization

This is a non-surgical method that involves the use of fillers with hyaluronic acid and helps remove glabellar or horizontal wrinkles on the forehead. Acts specifically on the problem area. It is important to choose the right drug and its dosage , so the procedure should be carried out only by a good specialist.

The cost of the procedure starts from 6-7 thousand rubles.

Rehabilitation period

Recovery after frontoplasty takes a long time and is accompanied by noticeable discomfort. Hematomas, swelling, and pain last for 2–4 weeks. External negative manifestations can smoothly move to the middle, lower part of the face.

The fixing bandage is removed after 5–10 days. The surgeon often recommends using a bandage at night. The stitches are removed after 10–14 days. During the recovery period, you will have to care for the wounds to prevent infection. The doctor will recommend sleeping on a high pillow, moving more without overexerting, eating right, and drinking enough fluids.

The surgeon must comply with restrictions that affect the speed of recovery. For 1–3 months exclude:

• physical stress (sports, hard work);
• steaming (bath, washing in hot water);
• exposure to ultraviolet radiation (tanning in the sun, in a solarium);
• swimming in the pool, open water.

It is recommended to avoid visiting public places for 2 weeks. It is advisable not to wash your hair, use cosmetics, or perform skincare procedures for up to 10 days. The surgeon regularly invites you for examinations. Restrictions are being lifted gradually. The doctor may additionally prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, painkillers, and indicate the need for physical therapy or other care.

The effectiveness of the intervention is assessed after initial rehabilitation: after 1–3 months. Mild swelling may last up to 3–6 months. At the same time, the sutures are completely scarred and hair growth is restored.

Attention! The full result is assessed 6–12 months after surgery. The result of bone changes is permanent, the lifting effect lasts up to 5–10 years.

Photos before and after

The photo shows what eyebrows look like before and after lifting.

Side effects

Most often, unpleasant consequences after the installation of threads are associated with skin reactivity and the condition of blood vessels.
The rate at which hematomas appear and their prevalence largely depends on the individual characteristics of the body rather than on injury during manipulation. Damage to large vessels during subdermal administration is practically excluded. Incompetent actions of a cosmetologist can lead to a number of complications.

• Violation of the integrity of the excretory duct or capsule of the parotid salivary gland. Trauma to the duct is fraught with the formation of salivary fistulas.
• Contouring (see-through) of the thread, persistent retraction of the skin or protrusion of tissue. Occurs when the installation is too superficial.
• Inflammation, exacerbation of herpes, abscess, phlegmon. It happens due to improper cutting of the ends of the fiber at the puncture point, damage to the salivary gland duct, failure to comply with the rules of asepsis and antisepsis during the intervention, and unsatisfactory postoperative care.
• Restriction of facial movements, appearance of papules. Occurs when the tip of the thread gets under the epidermis.

Rehabilitation after surgery

The duration of the rehabilitation period is determined by the specific type of operation. On average it lasts 7-10 days. But regardless of the type of intervention, the following things are prohibited for a month :

• sunbathing;
• face massage;
• drinking alcohol and smoking;
• intense physical activity;
• hot baths.

Additional recommendations:

1. Some types of surgery require special dressings. The surgeon should provide information about this. They are worn for 2-3 weeks. They can then be removed during the day but worn at night.
2. For a week after the procedure, it is forbidden to wash your hair.
3. After this, you should not use a hairdryer for 2-3 weeks, as high temperatures aggravate swelling and slow down the healing process.
4. Do not use decorative cosmetics for 2-3 weeks.

If everything was done correctly, the rehabilitation period should be quick and successful. It is important to observe all prohibitions and adhere to the recommendations given by a specialist.

A brow lift really works wonders. It helps eliminate signs of aging and correct some facial defects. Before deciding on surgical intervention, you need to make sure there are no contraindications and choose a good, competent specialist.

Non-surgical effect

In the presence of visible age-related changes, the appearance of which is caused by gravitational ptosis, non-surgical treatment is ineffective. All non-invasive techniques can be used as prevention or maintenance therapy, but they do not provide quick and visible lifting results.

So, for the purpose of prevention you can use:

• biorevitalization with injections of hyaluronic acid to restore water balance;

• mesotherapy with the introduction of cocktails to nourish, moisturize and improve skin immunity;
• Botox injection therapy with the effect of temporary muscle paralysis to eliminate folds and facial wrinkles;
• hardware massage techniques to improve lymph flow and blood flow , saturate cells with oxygen, influence fibroblasts to activate collagenesis;
• laser light exposure, photorejuvenation, thermolysis and other techniques to stimulate collagen synthesis and strengthen tone;
• Thermage using radio wave exposure to compact collagen fibers, strengthen internal tissues and increase the elasticity of the epidermis.

All supporting cosmetic procedures are recommended to be carried out in a course, but even long-term exposure is not able to eliminate the signs of severe ptosis of the frontal and brow area.

Eyebrow transplant

There are many methods for creating perfect eyebrows, but the most natural one is only a transplant.
When eyebrows are too thin or, on the contrary, thick, the appearance of the face changes for the worse. To correct this, hair transplantation is used; it corrects the shape naturally. First of all, eyebrow transplantation is a quick and aesthetic procedure for people who have problems with the shape or thickness of their natural eyebrows. Naturally, people with similar problems want to change their eyebrows.

Hair transplantation looks natural if the material is taken from the back of the head. The hairs taken for transplantation must have the same thickness as natural eyebrows. For the procedure, hairs are selected from the ears or neck area . Follicles with no more than 2 hairs are used.

The purpose of transplantation is to take hair follicles from donor areas and transplant them into the recipient area. The number of grafts for the procedure depends on the initial condition of the eyebrows; generally, they need from 50 to 350.

The procedure for collecting hairs for transplantation and their implantation is carried out under local anesthesia, so the process is almost painless. But, as soon as the anesthesia wears off, unpleasant or painful sensations may occur, which completely disappear after a few days.

Indications and contraindications for

Indications for the operation include:

• Hair loss caused by burns, tattooing, trauma, chemotherapy, stress.
• Complexes and dissatisfaction with appearance.
• Irreversible eyebrow alopecia.
• Facial nerve paralysis.
• Hormonal disbalance.
• The need to acquire greater density.

The procedure is performed in order to change their asymmetrical location, hide scars or scars, and give a different shape and density.

The main contraindications to the procedure are:

1. Poor blood clotting.
2. Allergic reactions to medications (painkillers, without which it is impossible to undergo a transplant.
3. Presence of psychological disorders.
4. Diabetes.
5. Pregnancy and lactation period.
6. For very deep and large scars in the eyebrow area. In this case, the likelihood of engraftment is minimal.
7. Autoimmune connective tissue diseases (dermatomyositis, scleroderma).

Preparation for the procedure

Hair transplantation is performed by a transplant surgeon.

The preparation is as follows:

• The doctor marks the desired shape and position of the eyebrows.
• Immediately before the procedure, you must undergo an examination and pass all the necessary tests.
• If no contraindications are identified, a day for the transplant is scheduled.

The entire process is carried out with special tools that leave no traces behind. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia (lidocaine administration).

Wounds after surgery heal quickly, leaving no traces. And the eyebrows turn out natural and natural. The transplant is performed using grafts that contain 1-2 hair follicles.

Step-by-step stages of work:

• Designing the desired eyebrow shape according to the patient's wishes. It is calculated how many follicles are needed and where to get them.
• Using a surgical marker, the contours of the eyebrows are drawn and the donor area is highlighted.
• The work area is disinfected, anesthesia is given to the eyebrow area and to the places from which the material will be taken.
• Micro-instruments are used to remove the required number of hairs from the donor area.
• The material is carefully examined under a microscope to select only healthy, high-quality follicles.
• Selected hairs are treated with a special product that promotes their rapid engraftment.
• Small punctures are made in the eyebrow area into which the follicles are placed. They are placed so as to maintain the natural direction and slope.

The time of transplantation depends on the scale of the work. The more hairs need to be transplanted, the longer the operation will be. For complete restoration of eyebrows it will take up to 6 hours, for partial restoration up to 3.

Operation techniques

Eyebrow transplant surgery techniques:

1. Tattoo.
2. Manual micropigmentation.
3. Microblading.
4. Powder spraying.

The disadvantages include:

• Wrong outline.
• Loss of eyebrow shape due to destruction of hair follicles.

Patchwork method

1. A scalpel is used to separate a strip of fabric along with the hair.
2. The resulting fabric is divided into small pieces.
3. Afterwards they are transplanted.

The main advantage of the method is that it obtains a large amount of material. Follicles containing several hairs are discarded, since they cannot be implanted. As a result, a scar remains after the procedure, and eyebrow growth will not be natural.

Seamless transplantation technique (STI)

This method involves two options:

• Automatic . The follicles are removed with a mechanical punch, the material is divided into gifta.
• Manual . It is carried out with a special instrument - a punch (a round hollow scalpel). In this method, the follicles are separated and harvested one by one.

Transplantation is carried out as follows:

• A small incision is made in the skin.
• Place the material.

How is a forehead lift performed?

Immediately before the operation, the doctor will order the necessary tests to collect your medical history. This is done to check the overall health of your body in order to avoid negative consequences of the operation.

A forehead lift is performed under general anesthesia and the operation lasts about one and a half hours. The surgeon corrects the facial muscles and skin tissues of the forehead. The drooping eyebrows are secured with a neat subcutaneous suture. As a result of the operation, it returns to its natural position and wrinkles disappear. Sometimes a forehead and eyebrow lift is combined with blepharoplasty.