1. Lateral Brow Lift--It's a Mini Face Lift
Endoscopic surgery of a lateral brow lift is a plastic surgery procedure that's been referred to as a mini face lift. Sometimes the actual structure of a person's facial features causes her expressions to reflect a sad, tired look and appear much older than she really is. So when wrinkles, frown lines and signs of aging start to become noticeable, many people make a visit to a plastic surgeon for a consultation to find out if a lateral brow lift is what they need.
2. Yes, Men Get Plastic Surgery Too
Not just women are having a lateral brow lift. Many men request this type of plastic surgery procedure. Men have many of the same reasons as women do for wanting to look their best. Self-image and a need to stay competitive in a youth-oriented job market are just a couple of reasons that men opt for this procedure as often as women.
3. Here's How It's Done
The lateral brow lift is a much less invasive type of brow lift surgery than some other options. The incision made by the surgeon is a vertical line about one inch in width behind the hairline in the temple area of the face. After the incision, the surgeon gently pulls and tightens the skin. Some ligaments may be cut to pull the skin in the direction to lift the sagging or heavy eyebrows. Some skin removal may take place at this point. When the incisions heal, the scars will not be visible.
4. Minimal Risks With a Lateral Brow Lift
As the lateral brow lift is less invasive than other face-lift procedures, the risks are relatively low. The procedure does not include cutting on any facial muscles, so there's no reconstruction of the muscles to deal with. However, this is a surgery and depending on the health and age of the patient, there is always at least some minimal risk to discuss with your doctor.
5. A Fresh New Outlook on Life
Recovery time from a lateral brow lift is quick in comparison to other face-lift procedures. When healed, the face has a fresh, younger look. The eyes will have the most noticeable difference as the eyebrows were lifted giving a slightly raised or elevated appearance to the ends. Where sagging eyebrows may have been, the eyes are more open and bright. In addition, the skin on the side of the face, in the check bone area, is lifted, giving a smoother look. The best results come in the form of the renewed self-confidence and better self-image that most patients have.
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