1. A Little Off the Top
Endoscopic brow lifts allow plastic surgeons to use smaller incisions than those used for typical plastic surgery. In endoscopic procedures surgeons use a small endoscope to actually see inside the body. The endoscope guides the surgeon and gives a clear view of the area without large incisions. An endoscopic brow lift only requires three or more small or puncture type incisions at the hair line, as opposed to the ear to ear incisions required for a standard brow lift. When inside the incisions, the surgeon removes the muscles that cause frown lines and can even move the eyebrows to a higher position.
2. Quicker Recovery Time
Because of the small size of the incisions, endoscopic brow lifts decrease recovery time. Smaller incisions mean less bleeding, bruising and swelling and may help you avoid an overnight hospital stay with your procedure. Endoscopy also reduces the risk of damage to facial nerves because it's so much less invasive. Less recovery time also means less work days missed, so it's a great time saver as well.
3. Lose Those Lines
You're a good candidate for an endoscopic brow lift if you are in good overall health and don't smoke. Smoking inhibits good circulation and blood flow to the skin and increases complications. People wanting brow lifts need to be realistic about just how much improvement a brow lift or any type of plastic surgery provides. Think of brow lifts or any other plastic surgery procedure as a way to enhance your appearance, not completely change it.
4. Why a Brow Lift?
Brow lifts work by minimizing frown lines that development on the forehead over time. They also improve the appearance of smile lines around the eyes and between the eyebrows. Brow lifts move the eyebrows to a more youthful position and help with brows that make the eyes look sunken.
5. Other Benefits
Along with an endoscopic brow lift, other procedures done at the same time also improve the appearance of the brow area. People getting a brow lift often get an overall face lift to improve the appearance of the mid and lower facial areas. Skin and eye rejuvenating techniques help with skin texture and the areas right around the eyes. Make sure to choose a surgeon who has at least five years experience doing endoscopic procedures and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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