Endoscopic Brow Lift
Revitalise Your Appearance with an Endoscopic Brow Lift at A1 Surgery Center in Jeddah
An endoscopic brow lift, also known as an endoscopic forehead lift, is designed to lift the position of a sagging brow that may contribute to the appearance of hooded eyes. The procedure is commonly combined with eyelid surgery for comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Patients more concerned about sagging in the outer third of the eyebrows may prefer a temporal brow lift.
What is an Endoscopic Brow Lift?
The ageing process leads to characteristic facial features that may prompt individuals to seek medical attention. The upper third of the face, including the brow area, is often the first to show signs of ageing. Factors such as genetics, lifestyle habits, and excessive sun exposure can accelerate these changes, making people look older than they feel. An endoscopic brow lift is a minimally invasive technique to address facial ageing in the upper one-third of the face. When combined with procedures like eyelid surgery, facelift, neck lift, or facial fat transfer, the results can be synergistic, significantly enhancing facial rejuvenation.
Benefits of an Endoscopic Forehead Lift:
- Corrects drooping brows, reducing fullness or puffiness in the upper eyelids and brow area.
- Improves the structural relationship between the brows and upper eyelids for enhanced facial balance.
- Minimally invasive compared to traditional methods like the coronal brow lift, which involves a long incision across the upper forehead.
- Provides a youthful appearance to the upper part of the face, reducing signs of upper facial ageing.
Am I Suitable for an Endoscopic Brow Lift?
Ideal candidates for endoscopic brow lift surgery include those unhappy with the appearance of the upper part of their face, especially those with an excessively low or asymmetrical brow. Prospective patients should be in good physical and mental health and have realistic expectations. Good skin quality, achieved by avoiding excessive sun exposure and not smoking, is also important to reduce the risk of wound healing complications.
Brow asymmetry is common, and while surgery can improve it, some degree of asymmetry will always remain. During your consultation, your surgeon will assess your anatomy and skin quality to provide detailed advice on how you might look after surgery.
The Endoscopic Brow Lift Procedure:
Endoscopic brow lifts are performed at our state-of-the-art clinic in Jeddah as an outpatient procedure, meaning you can go home the same day. Surgery is carried out under general anaesthesia for complete comfort and takes between one and two hours, depending on the extent of correction required. If combined with other procedures like blepharoplasty or a mini facelift, surgery may take longer. The procedure is always customised to the individual patient’s needs.
- Small incisions are made within the hair-bearing scalp to allow access for a miniature camera (endoscope).
- The endoscope and specialised instruments gently separate the skin of the forehead from the underlying tissues.
- Once the skin of the forehead and eyebrows is lifted, it is secured in its new position with specialised bone anchors or a tissue fixation system.
Will I Need Eyelid Surgery After a Brow Lift?
In some cases, a brow lift may sufficiently lift the upper eyelids, removing the need for upper eyelid surgery. However, if there is significant sagging skin affecting the eyelids, an upper blepharoplasty should be performed in the same procedure. The brow lift is always done first to ensure the optimal position of the brows.
Recovery After Endoscopic Brow Lift Surgery:
Recovery is fairly quick and smooth, provided you follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions. After the procedure, sterile dressings will be applied to your head and removed one week later. Swelling and bruising around the incision site are normal and will begin to disappear after two weeks. Most patients can return to work after a few days, but strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least two weeks. Sleeping with your head elevated on a couple of pillows can speed up the resolution of swelling, aiding your recovery and minimising complications.
By choosing A1 Surgery Center in Jeddah for your endoscopic brow lift, you are opting for expert care focused on achieving natural-looking, long-lasting results.