Brow Lift: Get Your Answers About Different Procedures

Interesting in getting a brow lift but don't know where to start? Well, the good news is that you now have more options than ever, but it can also be confusing. Which one are you a suitable candidate for? What are the benefits and disadvantages of each different methods?

You probably have many questions, and while you'll need to talk in depth with your plastic surgeon about your choices, here are the basics to get you started.

Which methods are the least painful? The thought of surgery is often frightening for many people. Going under the knife is never pleasant, even if the results are worth the pain. Well, you have many options. There are a few considerably less uncomfortable types of methods with faster recovery periods. The quickest and least painful type is a liquid procedure.

This involves using a combination of injectable facial fillers to smooth out deep lines and give a bit of lift to the eyes and eyebrows. This procedure can be performed in less than an hour and has zero recovery time.

You can go back to normal activities immediately. If you're not completely committed to surgery or are unsure, this might be a great procedure to experiment with before leaping to a more permanent treatment.

The disadvantages of liquid brow lifts are that the results are temporary and not as dramatic as traditional surgery. Good candidates are those looking for subtle results with good skin elasticity and wrinkles as a primary concern rather than sagging skin.

For more traditional lifts results, the endoscopic technique has a fairly short recovery period with little scarring and fewer risks than more traditional methods. During this procedure, tiny incisions are created along the hairline and an endoscope, a camera with light attached to a long tube, is inserted into the body and the surgeon works via TV monitor to tighten and trim tissue.

The results of this procedure are considerably more drastic than liquid lifts; however it is still considered surgery. Most patients can return to work within a week and report less pain than other types of brow lifts. The results are slightly less extensive than would be possible with a full brow lift.

The traditional full surgical brow lift is still the priciest; however endoscopic methods tend to run at similar rates. Liquid facelifts are considerably less expensive, and the price will vary on how many areas are being treated, but since the results only last for six months to a year, repeated treatments are necessary, which can add up over time.

Which surgery are you the best candidate for? Your plastic surgeon will best be able to answer this question for you, but the more subtle and less invasive types of lifts are generally suited for younger patients with beginning signs of ageing. A traditional brow lift is best for those experiencing significant sagging skin.

Schedule a consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon for more information and answers to your questions.