Brow lift surgery lifts and tightens the forehead skin above the eyebrows. This procedure is perfect for patients who have sagging brows. Springs Aesthetics and Dr. John Burroughs offers brow and forehead lift surgery for men and women in Colorado Springs, South Denver, Castle Rock, and other areas of Colorado.
What is a Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)?
The upper portion of the face contains the eyebrows and forehead. The brows are central in conveying human emotion, and aging changes can dramatically affect how others view us. Downward slanted eyebrows convey sadness or anger, while droopy eyebrows convey an aged or tired look. Over elevated eyebrows can convey a surprised or bewildered appearance. The contours of the brows are, therefore, very important and surgery should be designed to contour and shape as equally important to position above the eyes. In many circumstances, a browlift can also provide improvement to brow symmetry in terms of both shape and position.
As we age, the forehead and eyebrows descend, which is commonly called “brow ptosis.” The forehead lift is a facelift of the upper portion of the face that elevates, shapes, and contours the eyebrows while improving the droopiness and wrinkles seen across the forehead. The forehead and the eyebrows may be lifted by multiple means and can often be done with relatively small incision techniques.
The internal brow lift is a common approach and is performed in conjunction with upper blepharoplasty. An internal brow lift is accomplished via the same incision used to rejuvenate the upper eyelids and is effective in stabilizing and can gently raise the eyebrows, improve shape, and improve the furrows (“11’s”) between the brows when alterations to the frowning muscles is performed.
Why Have A Brow or Forehead Lift By Dr. Burroughs At Springs Aesthetics?
Beauty By Burroughs
- Highly (fellowship) Trained By An Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Pioneer
- Member Of The Prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons & A Board-Certified Ophthalmic Surgeon
- Master Surgeon Chosen With 20+ Years Experience Often Chosen By Other Surgeons & Physicians For Themselves Or Family Members
- Local Reputation: Consistent Peer-Selected Top Doc In Colorado Springs & Colorado
- National Reputation: Multi-Year Peer-Selection to Best Doctors
- Innovator & Invited Speaker & Moderator For National & International Symposia
- Thought Leader For Advancing Surgical Techniques & Outcomes
- Author Off Over 100 Publications & Textbook Chapters For Cosmetic Eyelid & Facial Surgery & Rejuvenative Techniques
- Peer Reviewer For Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Journals To Determine If Submitted Articles Are To Be Published
- Abstract Reviewer To Summarize Important Scientific Articles
- Collaborator & Friend Of Other Nationally Respected Surgeons Including The Cosmetic Epicenters of Beverly Hills & New York
- Offers Adjunctive Treatments, Many Complimentary, At His In-Office Medical Spa Not Available Or Offered By Most Plastic Surgeons
- Among 1st To Bring TXA For Facial Surgery In Colorado To Decrease Surgical Bleeding, Decrease Postop Swelling/Bruising, & Improved Healing
- Compassionate, Results-Focused, & Experience-Based Practice
- Emphasis on Listening To Provide Options For Natural Appearing Improvements
- Ethical Surgeon with Integrity-Based Recommendations With Safety Focus
- Patient-Oriented With A Servant-Mindedness Calling As A Surgeon
Frequently Asked Questions About the Cosmetic Endoscopic Brow Lift with Colorado Springs Surgeon
Performing cosmetic surgeries safely is critical to ensuring the best possible results. Certain techniques are becoming a thing of the past due to improvements in medical technologies. At Springs Aesthetics of Colorado Springs, Colorado, we are excited to offer an array of cosmetic surgeries for the face while focusing on less invasive alternatives and techniques that can make treatments faster, give surgeries more natural-looking results, and reduce scarring. One treatment often requested is the brow lift, which can be done endoscopically with Dr. John R. Burroughs. Let’s discuss some frequently asked questions about our clinic’s endoscopic brow lift procedure.
What is an Endoscopic Forehead Lift?
This technique involves making tiny incisions and using a rigid endoscope camera to raise the forehead. It can be used to lift the entire forehead or just the lateral brows to improve brow contours (angles), minimize brow ptosis, and minimize crow’s feet and folds. It heals quickly and requires only minor incisions. It can be performed in the office, and according to Dr. Burroughs, it doesn’t require general anesthesia, though most people prefer mild IV sedation.
What is an endoscopic brow lift?
Dr. Burroughs of Springs Aesthetics offers endoscopic brow lifts. He describes this cosmetic eye surgery as a treatment tailored to specific facial structures to give the patient a refreshed and youthful appearance. The procedure entails making tiny incisions behind the hairline, using an endoscope—a small tube with a camera attached—to visualize the forehead structures while lifting and realigning the brow’s tissues and muscles.
Is an endoscope needed for brow lifting?
The endoscope is not required to perform an endo-style brow or forehead lift. The same incisions can be utilized, and the dissection can be performed safely without an endoscopic camera. Over the last 30 years, most experienced surgeons who originally used the endoscope during these surgeries began to use them for only certain parts of the surgery, and many not at all. There are important nerve structures, but their locations are well known, and they could be injured even when an endoscope is utilized. Fortunately, however, the motor nerves are rarely injured, usually only temporarily. The sensory nerves are often not even released anymore; if they are, they can be done so in a manner that leaves them almost uniformly unharmed permanently. The sensory nerves are sometimes mildly and temporarily injured by stretching of the tissues during dissection, whether or not the endoscope was utilized.
What are the advantages of undergoing an endoscopic brow lift versus a more traditional method?
The benefits of the endoscopic brow lift include minimal scarring, less downtime, and faster recovery compared to traditional brow lifts. This is because fewer (smaller) incisions are made during the procedure, generally behind the hairline and well hidden as they heal. Additionally, since the endoscopic technique and similar “endo-style” approaches allow for more precise movements, it can result in a more natural-looking outcome.
Who is a proper candidate for the endoscopic brow lift?
Endoscopic brow lifts are typically recommended for individuals with sagging brows or forehead wrinkles caused by aging or genetics. They can also effectively treat those with asymmetrical brows or droopy eyelids. However, it is best to consult with a qualified surgeon like Dr. Burroughs to determine if you are a suitable candidate for this procedure.
What should I expect during the recovery process?
After undergoing an endoscopic brow lift, patients can typically return to regular non-strenuous activities within a few days and resume strenuous activities after approximately one week. Mild swelling and possible bruising may occur but will subside within a few weeks. Our team advises patients to avoid direct sunlight and to wear sunscreen to protect the delicate skin on their forehead.
What is brow contouring shaping, and can it be done with the endo approach?
Dr. Burroughs cares not only about lifting the brow tissues when this can provide a cosmetic improvement to the eyes but also in shaping the brows. Brow sizes and shapes come in a tremendous variety, but generally, men want to maintain flatter and closer to the eyes brow positions while females enjoy higher and more arched brows. Forehead and brow lifting surgery should be designed with this in mind, and improvements in height, shape, spacing, and shape are features that can be targeted with endoscopic forehead or brow lift procedures.
Can the brows be both contoured and lifted?
Absolutely. A browlift (foreheadplasty) can improve brow shape and symmetry. Flatter brows can be made more arched, and very arched brows can be contoured flatter to appear less extreme. Dr. Burroughs believes in many instances, the best brow lift results maintain a good aesthetic brow position and shape and avoid the brow tissues from falling often seen when a standard upper blepharoplasty is performed in isolation. In other cases, the brows have considerably descended from age or are suboptimally low from family genetics. These are cases where elevating and contouring the brow tissues give the best cosmetic outcome.
Will my forehead or hairline be changed with a forehead or brow lift?
It can be changed, but much of this depends upon the approach utilized. A traditional forehead lift does raise the hairline up because the brows and forehead skin are all elevated back to a new height. However, elevation primarily from the temples (lateral brow lift) doesn’t alter the height to the same degree and in some cases much at all. Trichophytic forehead/brow lifting involves an incision at the hairline and does not alter the forehead height to the same degree but involves larger incisions that can take longer to heal than endo-style approaches. Forehead reduction surgery is a way to shorten the forehead height and can be combined with brow lifting at the same time for those that wish to reduce the prominence of their forehead height (distance between the brows and the hairline) or to balance the brow lifting while relatively preserving their current forehead height. The beauty of a full foreheadplasty is that the brows are elevated and the deep lines in the forehead can be simultaneously improved. Oftentimes, Dr. Burroughs will suggest patients also undergo skin resurfacing treatments (laser or radio-frequency microneedling) to further help smooth the forehead skin.
Who can I contact to learn more about the cosmetic eye and brow surgery procedures near me?
Dr. John R. Burroughs believes in offering myriad solutions for adult men and women to enhance their appearance. If you are considering your options for the brow lift and want to find out more about the advantages of endoscopic treatments, we invite you to call (719) 749-3606 to request a visit with our team, conveniently located at 300 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite #100.
