Advantages
of Endoscopic –v- Conventional Brow Lift.
1. Scarring is far less.
The Endoscope is introduced through a small 1-2cm
temporal incision on either side plus two further
incisions on either side of the middle line. (Old
conventional method is a cornol incision extending
from one ear to the other ear.
2. Undervision –v- Use of camera.
You can visualise the nerves in the forehead therefore
reducing the risk of injury especially the temporal
branch of the frontal nerves.
3. Reduce swelling and edema following
surgery
4. Reduce Pain
Objectives
of an Endoscopic Brow Lift:
1. To elevate a brow lying in a low
position.
2. To lift or elevate the outer third
of a brow.
3. To deal with cases that cannot
be dealt with by Upper Blepharoplasty alone.
4. To deal with the frown lines and
directly with the muscles of frowning, namely, corrugators
etc
Variations
of this Operation
Extended forehead lift. This procedure can be extended
to the temporal and cheek area to improve the sagginess
around the cheek region. Please discuss this with
the Surgeon.
Feedback
from patients
Patients who have had these procedures seem very pleased
with the outcome. The long term result is unknown
as the procedures is relatively new but improvements
are being made all the time.
