Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)

Over time, many tissues of the body begin to show the effects of aging and gravity.  Some of the earliest signs of aging can be noticed in the forehead area, where people can develop wrinkles and creases, frown and worry lines between the eyes, and sagging of the eyebrows, causing “hooded” eyes that make you look tired or angry. Some patients try to compensate for hooded eyes by using their forehead muscle to lift the eyebrows, further exacerbating forehead creasing and wrinkling.

Dr. Michael McCracken is specially trained in a number of techniques to lift the eyebrows, including the endoscopic brow lift. The endoscopic brow lift is a technologically advanced, minimal incision technique to help combat the signs of aging in the forehead. Using a fiber optic endoscope, Dr. McCracken makes small incisions behind the hairline to elevate the eyebrow to a natural, youthful position, while weakening the muscles that help create forehead lines and creases.

• Reposition sagging eyebrows to correct hooding of the eyes
• Minimize forehead wrinkles and creases
• Improve the appearance of frown and worry lines between the eyes
• Soften creases above the bridge of the nose
• Raise eyebrows to a more youthful, rested looking position

The endoscopic brow lift procedure takes about an hour and can be done without general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. Postoperative discomfort is minimal, and patients can expect to return to normal activities within a week.  Staples are removed at a postoperative visit, usually about a week after the procedure, and most patients can resume wearing makeup and contacts at that time.  Brow lifts are often combined with eyelid surgery to remove bagginess of the upper and lower eyelids.

Dr. McCracken will meet with you to assess your individual situation and discuss any possible risks that you may experience. Request an appointment online or call the McCracken Eye and Face Institute today to set up an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Michael McCracken.