If you’re noticing forehead sagging or wrinkles, a brow lift (a forehead lift) may be the solution to achieve a more youthful look. At UMASS Memorial Plastic Surgery in Worcester, MA, our board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeons are dedicated to providing superior results tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
We understand that every face is different, so we offer two popular options: the coronal brow lift and the endoscopic brow lift. Each option can elevate and rejuvenate your forehead to give you a refreshed and youthful look, but they work differently.
Here’s what to know about each.
Coronal Brow Lift: Traditional and Effective
The coronal brow lift corrects significant brow sagging or deep wrinkles across the forehead to create a smooth, youthful appearance.
For this procedure, your surgeon creates one continuous incision, stretching from the top of the head down to the top of each ear. The incision is just behind the hair on your scalp.
Your surgeon removes a strip of forehead skin and then lifts and repositions the remaining skin. Your surgeon can tighten the underlying forehead muscles with the coronal approach as needed.
Coronal Brow Lift Benefits
The traditional approach offers:
- Long-Lasting Results: The coronal brow lift typically lasts many years.
- Significant Lifting: This method can correct substantial sagging and lift the brow for a natural appearance.
- Smoother Forehead: A coronal brow lift can reduce forehead wrinkles and deep lines around the brow.
While the coronal brow lift is more invasive than the next option we’re discussing, it’s a tried-and-true method for patients needing comprehensive lifting.
Endoscopic Brow Lift: A Modern, Minimally Invasive Option
The endoscopic brow lift requires smaller incisions. For this approach, your surgeon uses an endoscope: A slender, flexible tube with a built-in light and camera.
This allows your surgeon to see underneath the forehead skin with remarkable clarity to correct mild or moderate sagging and wrinkles. However, an endoscopic brow lift can’t correct severe wrinkles and sagging because the incisions are so small.
Endoscopic Brow Lift Benefits
The endoscopic brow lift offers benefits including:
- Minimally Invasive: Smaller incisions mean a less invasive procedure and faster healing.
- Natural Results: The endoscopic lift can subtly lift the brow for a fresh, youthful look without a dramatic change.
- Reduced Scarring: With small incisions, scarring is typically minimal and well-hidden within the hairline.
Brow Lift in Worcester, MA
Whether you’re considering a coronal or endoscopic brow lift, our UMASS Memorial Plastic Surgery team is here to help you choose the best option. We also offer eyelid surgery, which you can schedule simultaneously if you’re seeking a full rejuvenation of your upper face.
With our expertise in facial procedures, we’re committed to providing highly personalized, compassionate care to each patient in our state-of-the-art surgery center. Call us at 508-334-5990 in Worcester, MA, to schedule your consultation and learn how a brow lift can help restore your confidence.
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