Forehead Lift or Brow Lifting

Forehead or brow lifting is a fantastic procedure that rejuvenates the entire upper third of the face.  Most commonly, we perform an Endoscopic procedure known as a minimally invasive technique.  During this procedure, three small incisions are made within the scalp.  Through these openings, an illuminated four-millimeter endoscope is used by Dr. Hunstad and the surgery is performed visualized on a television monitor.  The muscles that create the scowling between the eyebrows are lessened and eliminated and the entire forehead is carefully released allowing it to appear more refreshed and in an elevated position.  Because there is no skin removed in this procedure, fixation is required to hold the forehead in its new desired position during the healing process.  Many techniques are used including the absorbable Endotines as well as temporary screw fixation, where small screws are used to hold the forehead into position during the healing process.  They are then removed leaving virtually no visible scars.