Review of the most effective methods for eyebrow lifting

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Forehead and eyebrow plastic surgery, or upper third face lift , is a plastic surgery aimed at correcting age-related changes in the soft tissues of the forehead, eyebrows and temporal region, as well as eliminating horizontal forehead wrinkles and longitudinal wrinkles in the glabellar region. In addition, during plastic surgery of the upper third of the face, it is possible to remove excess skin in the upper eyelid area, that is, eliminate the drooping of the outer edge of the upper eyelid.

When thinking about plastic surgery, forehead and eyebrow plastic surgery is not the first thing that comes to mind. A forehead lift allows you to correct the situation: remove side folds, restore the anatomical line of the eyebrows, smooth out horizontal, vertical, and also eyebrow wrinkles.

Indications for the procedure ↑

• Lowering of the eyebrows.
• Deep wrinkles.
• Wrinkles on the bridge of the nose.
• Severe drooping of the skin of the upper part of the face and the appearance of excess tissue at the top of the nasal area.
• Eyebrow ptosis.
• The effect of fatigue and anger due to the location of the eyebrows.
• Ptosis of the upper eyelid.
• Flabbiness of the skin in the forehead area, in the corners of the eyes, on the temples.
• The face creates an unhappy or sad impression.

Before carrying out any of the procedures, the doctor analyzes the general health of the patient, the condition of his skin, identifies contraindications, and studies tests. The specialist first conducts a thorough examination of the face, muscles and bones of the skull.

It is very important to report in detail about all problems, ailments and characteristics of the body, as well as previously performed surgical interventions, if any.

There are several types of lifting, which are selected depending on the characteristics of the patient’s body:

Non-surgical effect

If you have small wrinkles, you can use non-surgical restorative procedures. Unfortunately, they do not provide a clear effect, but the risks associated with their implementation are minimal. Most types of such effects are aimed at increasing the synthesis of collagen in organisms. This is required to protect the frontal lobe from moderate ptosis and combat drooping brow ridges.

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Types of non-surgical procedures:

• biorevitalization: is an injection with hyaluronic acid necessary to restore the water balance inside the tissues in order to prevent the active development of aging processes;
• mesotherapy: here a specialist administers injections containing a multicomponent composition, his task is to nourish, moisturize, and lift the skin;
• injections of botulinum toxin type A: cause partial paralysis of some muscles, due to which visible wrinkles disappear;
• hardware massage: ultrasound and a vacuum apparatus are used, both types of effects saturate the cells with oxygen and accelerate the flow of nutrients to them;
• light exposure promoting increased collagen synthesis;
• radio wave lifting: here lifting is realized by receiving radio wave radiation to the skin, which tightens the collagen fibers.

The average cost of such a procedure ranges from 2 to 6 thousand rubles, and to achieve a visible effect you will need at least 4-10 treatments.

Before carrying out such types of influence, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the contraindications to each of the methods.

Endoscopic lift ↑

Endoscopic brow lift is performed under general anesthesia for 1 or 3 hours.

The essence of the procedure ↑

Several (about 3-4) small incisions up to 2 centimeters long are made in the forehead and temple area. Incisions are made behind the scalp. Endoscopes (special instruments with a mini-camera) are inserted into them. Thanks to the microcamera, the doctor can see all his actions under the skin, as the image is displayed on the monitor. The forehead tissues are peeled off, ligaments and some muscles that form wrinkles and folds are dissected, then the eyebrows are raised and fixed at the desired level and in the new desired position.

Advantages ↑

• low invasiveness;
• almost absolute absence of scars;
• low likelihood of complications;
• fast rehabilitation period;
• high efficiency and effectiveness of the procedure.

An endoscopic brow lift can be performed simultaneously with any other type of face, neck, eyelid lifting, or with an eyebrow lifting procedure.

Disadvantages ↑

• high cost of endoscopic brow lift due to expensive equipment;
• the likelihood of changes in facial expressions after the procedure;
• problematic and slow healing of incisions;
• infections;
• bringing the hair closer to the eyes.

Almost every procedure has before and after photos of patients. There is also a photo after endoscopic lifting.

Preparation and performance of the operation

Each surgical intervention must be carried out with mandatory preliminary preparation. If this point is not followed, the likelihood of side effects after surgery increases.

What to do before undergoing a brow lift procedure

Preparation for surgery includes following the following recommendations:

• quitting smoking and drinking alcohol 1.5 months before surgery;
• discussion of medications taken with the surgeon, refusal of them, if necessary;
• prohibition of taking aspirin and other drugs that can affect the rate of blood clotting;
• drinking plenty of water so that the rehabilitation process goes as quickly as possible;
• grow hair on your head (if your hair is short) so that you can hide post-operative scars;
• prepare all the necessary items that will be needed for the first days after the operation.

What to Expect on the Day of Your Brow Lift Surgery

Surgical intervention to lift the forehead and eyebrows is performed on an outpatient basis. Typically, the duration of exposure is from 1 to 3 hours.

What should the patient expect during surgery:

• administration of various medications;
• use of local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia;
• monitoring the state of the body with special devices (they track the slightest changes in blood pressure, oxygen levels, pulse, cardiac activity);
• the presence during the intervention of not only a surgeon, but also an anesthesiologist and a nurse;
• removing hair from the areas where the incision will be made;
• application of sutures, special staples necessary for connecting cut tissues and their subsequent fusion;
• use of sterile dressing material, elastic bandage;
• the occurrence of pain after the exposure, which can be relieved with the help of special painkillers.

Coronary lift ↑

Coronary lift is a simple and classic, well-known type of lifting.

But if earlier such a brow lift was popular and many people resorted to it, now it is recommended to do it only for people with severe ptosis of the upper part of the face, with very deep wrinkles on the forehead and writing of the skin above the bridge of the nose.

The essence of the procedure ↑

An incision is made in a specific location, which allows manipulation of the soft tissues of the forehead. During the procedure, the doctor removes excess skin (one or two centimeters in size) and then applies stitches.

The procedure takes place under general anesthesia.

There are three options for incisions for this lift:

Standard cut : suitable for people who need correction of head proportions. The incision is made behind the hairline (at a distance of approximately eight centimeters) from the forehead to the ears. Next, tension and excision of excess skin occurs.

Modified incision : It starts at the temporal area, curves at the frontal area and follows the hairline and comes to the other temple. Due to the modified incision method, the width of the forehead may be reduced as the hairline is lowered.

Hairline incision : strips of skin one or two centimeters long are excised. The width of the forehead is not modified after this incision, so it is recommended for people who have a high forehead or receding hairline in the temporal and frontal area.

Advantages ↑

• high efficiency;
• long-term retention of the effect after surgery;
• no scars from the operation visible to the eye (since the incisions are made in the scalp).

Disadvantages ↑

• The marginal hairline changes. This may cause discomfort for people who originally had a high forehead;
• hair growth disorders at the incision site;
• numbness at the surgical site for six months;
• high level of injury;
• Patients prone to alopecia (pathological hair loss) should choose an alternative to this operation. Otherwise, in case of hair loss, the scar will be visible.

Photos before and after the procedure

Alternative methods of rejuvenation

Surgery is a last resort. It is recommended to resort to surgical intervention in cases where other methods are unsuccessful. Now there are many methods of non-surgical forehead and eyebrow lifting. The cosmetologist will recommend injection or hardware lifting. In the salon or at home, you can perform massage and do face-building exercises. Most non-surgical techniques are most effective when performed as a preventative measure. It is better to take care of your appearance from a young age. Then you will be able to maintain a fresh look longer.

Tightening using endotins ↑

Eyebrow lifting with endotins is used for various purposes and has virtually no contraindications. The procedure belongs to the group of endoscopic techniques and lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Endotins are an innovation in cosmetology, which are small plates (or endoprostheses) with teeth.

The essence of the procedure ↑

Very small incisions are made in the skin and tiny absorbable endoprostheses are inserted through them. 6 months after lifting, endotypes are completely dissolved and removed from the body, and the collagen fibers created in their place create a lifting effect for a long period.

Advantages ↑

• brow lift is minimally invasive;
• endoprostheses reliably fix facial tissues;
• fast recovery period;
• no likelihood of complications, allergic reactions or endotin rejection;
• optimal cost of the procedure.

Photos before and after surgery

Rehabilitation

The first day after the operation the patient is in the clinic under observation. Within 7 days, swelling, soreness of facial tissues, and hematomas will be noted. To reduce pain, your doctor will prescribe mild painkillers. On days 7-10, the sutures are removed.

For a month after the operation, it is necessary to avoid visiting the sauna, steam baths, playing sports, and drinking alcohol. Skin should be protected from direct sunlight.

The final results of lifting the upper third of the face approximately 3 months after its implementation. The cost of the operation depends on the scope of the correction and the method of its implementation.

You can get a circular facelift in Moscow by contacting the Medial clinic. You can find out the cost of the operation, details of its implementation and make an appointment with a plastic surgeon by phone or through the feedback form on our website.

Prices for lifting (lifting; endoscopy; menteroplasty)

Temporal lift ↑

Brow lifting eliminates the so-called “crow’s feet” and raises the outer ends of the eyebrows.

This type of brow lift is suitable for both older and younger patients.

The essence of the procedure ↑

To raise the eyebrows, incisions are made in the temple area in the hairy area and excess skin is excised. Due to such manipulations, wrinkles are smoothed out, the cheekbone area is tightened, and the outer corners of the eyes are raised. The operation lasts no more than an hour.

Advantages ↑

• high performance;
• the operation is low-traumatic;
• a small list of contraindications;
• the possibility of combination with other anti-aging techniques;
• fast rehabilitation;
• the operation has an optimal cost.

The disadvantage of this lifting is that it does not eliminate wrinkles on the forehead.

Photos before and after temple lift

Transpalpebral fixation of the eyebrow ↑

The essence of the procedure ↑

This operation through the upper eyelid corrects drooping outer corners of the eyebrows. The outer part of the eyebrows moves upward and is anchored to the periosteum, thus raising the eyebrows.

Advantages ↑

• the procedure does not require special equipment;
• ease of operation;
• does not leave scars;
• effectively raises the eyebrow line.

Photos before and after temple lift

Patient reviews

The opinion of patients is predominantly neutral. Positive assessments are given to the results. Patients are often upset by the rapid disappearance of the achieved effect. Sometimes the procedure does not bring the expected result. In some cases, doctors' errors are revealed.

The patient is dissatisfied with the result of the operation. The effect does not live up to expectations.

It is difficult for the patient to clearly evaluate the operation. Some changes quickly regressed, but the new eye shape was a bonus.

Patients often complain about rapid regression of results. At the same time, they continue to perform the operations, and they like the result of the intervention.

Most patients are satisfied with the results and become regular clients of plastic surgeons.

Your doctor will help you decide whether plastic surgery is necessary. The choice of treatment option is also made based on the surgeon’s opinion. Many appearance problems can be corrected with less traumatic cosmetic interventions. Collecting information about possible procedures and consulting with several specialists will help you quickly find a solution to the problem.

Transpalpebral excision of the muscles of the glabella ↑

Excision of the muscles of the glabella eliminates deep and pronounced wrinkles on the forehead and in the bridge of the nose, and also raises the inner corners of the eyebrows, thus lifting eliminates the frown.

The muscles of the glabella are excised through incisions in the upper fold of the eyelid. The operation lasts from one to three hours. For greater effectiveness, the operation is usually combined with a temporal lift.

The effectiveness of this procedure is very high and can be compared with Botox injections, but this method retains the result much longer.

Photos of the patient before and after surgery

The effectiveness of surgery

Plastic surgery can solve most appearance problems. Surgical techniques are aimed not only at correcting the outer layer of skin, but also at tightening sagging muscles. The tissue arrangement is balanced, excess is excised, and sutures are applied.

The fight against wrinkles with surgical methods is not carried out on patients with tightly stretched skin without excess tissue. These are individual anatomical features or a consequence of previous manipulations. In this case, it is permissible to perform injection correction with Botox in order to relax overactive muscles.

Thread lifting ↑

Brow lifting with threads is a minimally invasive technique to rejuvenate and add beauty and definition to the look. Lifting is carried out under general or local anesthesia, the procedure lasts no more than half an hour.

Using injections, special threads that are biocompatible with the human body are introduced under the skin, which are fixed and tighten the skin. There are different types of threads: notched, smooth, absorbable, non-absorbable. Many cosmetologists recommend threads with notches because they are very firmly attached under the skin and do not require additional fixation.

The recovery period takes from two weeks to twenty days. After this time, swelling and bruising completely disappear.

There is a possibility of complications such as numbness in the operated area and inflammation.

After a thread lift, the face does not lose its natural mobility and facial expressions.

Recommendations

The recovery period after endoscopic forehead surgery is relatively short, which is precisely why this method is so in demand.

There are recommendations that must be followed to protect against adverse consequences.

• In the first 3 weeks of the postoperative period, physical activity should be stopped or minimized.
• It is necessary to follow a diet and healthy eating regimen. To do this, you need to consult a nutritionist.
• Tobacco and alcohol are strictly contraindicated. During the recovery process, unhealthy addictions must be completely abandoned. They not only have a detrimental effect on the general condition of the body, but can also become a driving force in the development of complications and inhibited tissue repair.
• To prevent swelling, you must limit your intake of liquids. In addition to water, you can only drink tea and mineral water.
• It is necessary to introduce a limit on taking medications. The list of permitted medications should be discussed with your doctor.
• You should sleep exclusively on a high pillow so that your head is elevated relative to the level of your torso.
• If swelling and bruising occurs, you can apply cold packs. Sometimes painkillers are even prescribed. As a rule, the action of ordinary analgesics is sufficient.
• Washing your hair is allowed only after removing the stitches. The first time after lifting, you do not need to use a hairdryer.
• Going to bathhouses and swimming pools is strictly prohibited. You can resume visiting such establishments no earlier than in a month.
• You should avoid excessive facial expressions of the forehead, and also do not rub the areas that have undergone surgery.
• You need to wear a tight bandage to fix the new position of the tissues.

Of course, any surgical intervention can have negative consequences. However, endoscopic lifting is largely a gentle method, and because of this it is extremely popular. Leaving reviews, patients note that thanks to this operation, the face, by and large, looks refreshed and rejuvenated, takes on the correct shape, the forehead skin straightens, and wrinkles become invisible.

In the video below you will hear answers to many questions about endoscopic forehead lift.

Lift with an incision above the eyebrow ↑

The technique has been used for a very long time, but it is outdated and irrelevant due to its traumatic nature, after which there is a possibility of an unnatural look. The incision is made above the eyebrow and leaves a very noticeable scar. Ideal candidates for this type of lifting are elderly people with low and wrinkled foreheads, since it is in them that the scar will be least noticeable after surgery. The effect of the procedure does not last long.

The operation does not take much time and is performed under local anesthesia.

Rehabilitation ↑

The characteristics and duration of recovery depend on the chosen lifting technique. As a rule, the average healing time for hematomas, swelling, and scars takes two or three weeks. After this time period, you can easily return to your normal lifestyle, but with a younger and more beautiful face.

Contraindications to the procedure ↑

• insulin-dependent diabetes;
• skin diseases;
• oncology of any stage;
• poor blood clotting;
• diseases of the blood, thyroid gland, internal organs, cardiovascular system;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• high blood pressure;
• infections;
• damage to the skin in the forehead area.

Duration of result

The final effect can be assessed only after the end of the rehabilitation period, after 1-3 months. The aesthetic result of a facelift after endoscopic frontal lifting lasts an average of 7-10 years. Repeated surgical lifting is possible, but after 10 years, specialists in most cases prescribe a circular lift.

If you follow all supportive and preventive measures, minimize exposure to the open sun with exposure to UV rays, and lead a healthy lifestyle, you can maintain the effect of the rejuvenating procedure for a long time.

An effective modern rejuvenation procedure, endoscopic lifting, is most often used to correct the forehead and eyebrows. To achieve the best result, you can combine the operation with alternative procedures - blepharoplasty, SMAS-lift, laser resurfacing; it is also important to adhere to all the rules and recommendations of the doctor.

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