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Eyebrow lift

Some people often look tired or angry, while they actually feel fine. This is often because of sagging eyebrows which seem to press on the upper eye lid. This is often a combination between their lay out and the slacking of the tissue because of age. An (endoscopic) eyebrow lift – even not in combination with an eye lid correction – can prevent this. In consultation with the plastic surgeon, you may also opt for an aptos lift or an extensive endoscopic fore head lift .

Endoscopic eyebrow lift

With an endoscopic eyebrow lift, the plastic surgeon makes an incision in the hairy part above the temple. With the help of an endoscope (a tube with a torch and a magnifier), the work area can be examined and the eyebrow lift performed. He makes an opening under the eyebrow, pull the tissue tight and attach it again.

An endoscopic eyebrow lift lasts approximately one hour. The eyebrow lift is done under general anaesthetic and you may go home the same day. Initially their may be some blue swelling, but it will disappear within a week.

Traditional eyebrow lift

With a traditional eyebrow lift the plastic surgeon makes small incisions just above the eyebrow (in the brow folds). This way he removes the excess skin on the brow and the brow is pulled up. It is possible to do a suspension lift with soluble stitches. This is done with a small incision in the heary part of the skin (1cm) and a small piercing point (2mm) at the eyebrow level.
Depending on your skin’s condition, the plastic surgeon may decide to make an opening in the hairy part of your temple. He then makes an entrance to the side of the eyebrow. The binding tissue is pulled tight and is re-attached this way.

This type of eyebrow lift takes (just like the endoscopic eyebrow lift) approximately one hour and is also done under general anaesthetic. You may go home the same day. The day after the operation there may be some light swelling and a bit of blood. This will disappear within a week.
After the stitches are removed the scars may be a bit red. The incisions are made in places that are not easily noticeable. For younger people with less wrinkles on the brow, an endoscopic eyebrow lift is the better option.
The results of an eyebrow lift are long lasting.