There are two types of brow lifts: open and closed. In an open brow lift, incisions are made above each eyebrow to remove excess skin and fat. A closed brow lift uses incisions that are hidden in natural creases in the forehead. The closed technique is more popular because it leaves fewer scars than an open procedure but may not be appropriate for people with thinning hair or those who want to reduce their forehead wrinkles without affecting their natural facial expressions.

In this guide, we review the Types Of Brow Lift Surgery, What is the best type of brow lift, What’s the difference between a brow lift and a mini brow lift, and how much does a surgical brow lift cost.

Types Of Brow Lift Surgery

Brow lifts are a popular cosmetic procedure that can help you achieve a more youthful look. The type of brow lift you choose will depend on your unique facial features and goals for the surgery. The most common types of brow lifts include endoscopic, open and pretrichial forehead lifts. Each procedure has its own risks and benefits, so it’s important to discuss these options with your surgeon. Here’s what you should know about each type before beginning your procedure:

Endoscopic brow lift

Endoscopic brow lifts are done through tiny incisions. This is a less invasive type of brow lift, and recovery time is quicker. This procedure is also the least expensive option for patients with excess skin on their forehead or cheeks who want to look younger without having surgery. However, endoscopic brow lifts are not recommended for people who have lots of excess skin on their face because they’ll need more than just a quick fix; they’ll need a full facelift instead.

Open brow lift

The open brow lift is the most common type of surgery. It’s done under general anesthesia, and a small incision is made in your hairline. The skin is then lifted to expose the underlying muscle and fascia (the tissue that connects muscles). The surgeon tightens up these tissues by cutting them and sewing them back together again with stitches.

The main advantage of this type of procedure is that it doesn’t require any additional incisions other than those made for accessing the area under your eyebrow. This means there are fewer scars from which to recover after surgery, but also less risk for complications such as infection or bleeding at an unintended location during surgery–for example, in an area above your eye where it would be very visible later on!

Mid-forehead endoscopic brow lift

The mid-forehead endoscopic brow lift is a minimally invasive procedure. The surgeon makes a small incision on the patient’s forehead, which is then used to access the patient’s forehead muscles. Using this incision, he or she can lift up and tighten those muscles as well as remove excess fat from underneath them.

The main advantage of this type of surgery over traditional methods is that there are fewer visible scars after recovery has been completed. However, because it requires access through an incision rather than under local anesthetic like other types of brow lifts do, you may experience more pain during recovery time and possibly longer healing times if you have sensitive skin or suffer from allergies (as some people do).

Pretrichial forehead lift

The pretrichial forehead lift is a type of brow lift that lifts the forehead skin, but does not remove any tissue. The lift is done using a small incision in the hairline and the incision is usually hidden behind the hairline. This procedure can be performed on patients with mild to moderate atrophy (deterioration) of their forehead skin.

The results from this type of surgery are natural-looking, as it does not involve taking out any excess skin from under your eyes or removing fat from around them; instead, it simply lifts up what’s already there. The procedure involves making an incision along your temples just above where your ears begin to curve upwards towards them; this creates two flaps of skin which allow access to areas underneath both sides’ outer third eyelids’ creases (this spot has been nicknamed “prestrichial”). From here doctors will trim away any extra fat deposits before closing up any cuts made during surgery itself using sutures made out silicone strips called “tendons”–you’ve probably seen these being used as grafts after someone gets injured because they allow scar tissue formation around wounds faster than other types such as staples do!

Subperiosteal brow lift

A subperiosteal brow lift is a surgical procedure that uses an incision on the scalp to separate skin from underlying tissue. The surgeon lifts and repositions the tissue, then places a strip of mesh under the skin for support. A second incision is made in front of each earlobe to remove excess fat deposits from beneath it and around your temples (i.e., temporal region).

The procedure takes about two hours to complete and requires at least one night’s stay in hospital afterward. You can expect swelling for several days after surgery; however, most people recover well enough within six weeks’ time to resume normal activities such as working out or going out with friends without any noticeable side effects from their new look!

Lateral temporal lift

This surgery is performed by making an incision behind the ear, in your hairline. The incision is made on the side of your head, just above your temple (temporal).

The surgeon lifts up and separates both sides of skin from underneath the temporal fascia (a thin layer of tissue) to create more space for fat deposits. This allows for better distribution of fat throughout that area so that you don’t have hollowed out eyes or sunken cheeks after surgery.

Before beginning a procedure, patients and their surgeons should discuss the different types of brow lifts, potential risks and costs.

A brow lift is a surgical procedure that lifts the eyebrows and forehead. It can also improve sagging skin in the upper eyelids (blepharoplasty). There are several types of brow lifts, including:

• Endoscopic forehead lift: This method uses various incisions to access different parts of the skull. Cuts are made through natural creases in your scalp or hairline, which allows surgeons to reposition tissue and muscles around your eyes. The endoscope allows them see inside as they work on your face from above or below it.
• Mini-incision facelift: This technique involves making small incisions around each eye and removing excess fat from under both sides of your nose along with excess tissue from other areas affected by gravity over time–such as cheeks or jowls–to give you younger-looking features overall without requiring extensive scarring surgery (like liposuction).

What is the best type of brow lift

Cosmetics and other beauty products work well to create a youthful appearance but can only do so much when making a person look rejuvenated and rested. An increasing amount of people are opting for surgical brow lifts, which work to tighten the skin, reduce wrinkles, and make eyes appear larger, shedding years off of the face.

For each candidate, there are many different types of brow lifts to consider when determining where the incision should be made, as well as the type of look it will create. It mainly depends on the hairline of each individual and the type of look they want to obtain.

Coronal Lift

Also known as an open brow lift, this type of brow lift is the most common type with a single continuous incision made behind the brow line from the ear, which can lift the hairline a bit. This is typically the most ideal type of lift for women with a smaller forehead.

Endoscopic Lift

This type of lift is more advanced with a small camera inserted into one of the incisions for the surgeon to view the inside tissue with ease. Incisions are made above the hairline for an advanced way to lift the brows without cutting the skin from ear to ear. It not only creates more natural-looking results but includes a faster healing time.

Temporal Lift

Temporal brow lifts, also known as lateral brow lifts, differ as they’re a more minimal procedure that specifically works to improve the outer one-third portion of the eyebrows for a more gentle treatment that enlarges the eyes. Local anesthesia is used for this type of lift, often done with an endoscopic lift for an improved look with less downtime. Small incisions are made with a lower amount of risk involved.

Trichophytic Lift

Most ideal for patients with higher hairlines, this lift involves an incision that is only four centimeters long with anesthesia used during the cosmetic procedure. In this case, the hairline does not move, but rather skin is removed to elevate the eyebrows with an incision discreetly made in the hairline. Not only will trichophytic lifts reduce wrinkles on the forehead, but it also easily lifts the eyebrows.

What’s the difference between a brow lift and a mini brow lift

The word facelift has become a catch-all term for facial rejuvenation, but if you’re getting down to researching procedures and providers, it’s time to hone in on specific options.

Facelifts get major results that include the neck (!) and rewind the clock ten years, but did you know a brow lift can do wonders for the upper face? Then there’s mini facelifts, perfect for those who don’t need the full nine yards.

So, which procedure do you need to get the youthful look you want? It depends on your goals and your signs of aging. Below, we answer your questions about the differences and discusses how she determines which facial rejuvenation procedure is best for each patient:

How do I decide between a facelift and a mini facelift?

Your best facelift choice will depend on both your primary signs of visible aging and the results you want. A SMAS facelift, which is the standard full facelift procedure, tightens the underlying tissues in the cheek, lower face, and neck to smooth facial folds, tighten jowls, and eliminate vertical neck bands, or “turkey neck.”

With the SMAS surgical technique, the underlying tissues are tightened to give the skin a firmer foundation. The skin itself is not stretched, but rather repositioned over the tightened tissue, with the excess removed. After this procedure, results are dramatic yet natural throughout the face. By all accounts, the facelift takes a full ten years off your look.

In comparison, the mini facelift is a less extensive procedure that lifts the lower face, including the jawline, jowls, and nasolabial folds. A mini facelift can also tighten moderate skin laxity in the neck.

For younger patients or those with early signs of aging in the jowls or nasolabial folds (and, usually, fewer wrinkles and less skin laxity overall) the mini facelift is able to restore a distinct youthfulness. You can expect the results to shave about 5 years off of your appearance.

While we could also compare a mini facelift’s shorter recovery time with that of a full facelift, we urge you to instead take a long-term perspective when it comes to recovery. Make your procedure choice based on what you really need—a few extra days healing now will make no difference if you’ll enjoy the results for a decade. Plus, under-treating concerns will only lead to unsatisfactory results.

How will my experience be different with a facelift vs. a mini facelift?

The difference between a facelift and a mini facelift begins with a different surgical technique. In a full facelift, you’ll receive general anesthesia to put you to sleep so that you’re unconscious for the duration of the procedure. Incisions are made at the front and back of the ear, behind the hairline from the temple down to the base of the head, and beneath the chin. Recovery after facelift requires about 2 weeks off of work, and involves wearing a compression garment over the incisions after the bandages are removed.

In a mini facelift, incisions are placed in front of and behind the ears. While a full facelift is always performed under general anesthesia, you may choose either general or local anesthesia for a mini facelift. Local anesthesia involves a sedative pill to relax your body and put you in a calm headspace during the procedure, as well as numbing injections to the area where we are operating. You will feel no pain during the operation. Local anesthesia is a great option for patients who are anxious about general anesthesia, and it eliminates the leftover drowsiness patients experience after waking up from general anesthesia. Patients usually require about 1 week of downtime to recover from a mini facelift.

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Follow your plastic surgeon’s advice if they say you need to step up to a larger procedure—or add on other options to treat the issues you want to correct. Ideally, you and your surgeon will find the sweet spot where nothing has been overdone, yet you look refreshed.

How do I know if I’m a good candidate for a brow lift?

A brow lift tightens the upper third of the face, from the eyebrows extending up to the hairline, through incisions that are usually made behind the hairline. A brow lift leads to a more alert and yet softened, happy look, with a smooth forehead and tightened brow area. For many, this is the procedure that banishes the “perma-frown” that develops with a loss of skin elasticity, revealing a more pleasant resting facial expression.

You can tell if you need a brow lift if you have a heavy, drooping brow and wrinkles or folds in the forehead and/or between the eyes. Brow lifts get the best results on patients who do not have high-set eyebrows.

There are two types of brow lift surgery, and with either one you may choose general or local anesthesia. Your incisions and recovery will be different depending on which we perform:

Patients who need a brow lift often also have the same issue with sagging upper eyelids, so it’s common to combine a brow lift with an upper (and sometimes lower) eyelid lift.

Can you combine a facelift with a brow lift?

Yes, you can absolutely combine a full facelift with a brow lift procedure. The two procedures target different areas of the face: the bottom two-thirds and the upper one-third. For a lift throughout the entire face, you may need both. A brow lift can also be combined with a mini facelift for those with less aging in the lower face. The benefit of a combined procedure is that you have only one surgery and recovery, rather than having to return later to achieve comprehensive facial restoration.

If most signs of aging are showing in your forehead, then you may be able to get away with supplementing a brow lift with fillers and Botox in the lower face. This also works vice versa, so if you require only Botox to maintain a smooth forehead and have minimal skin laxity in the brow area, a facelift may be all you need for an even facial restoration.

What do facelifts, brow lifts, and mini facelifts have in common?

All three procedures tighten the face and lead to a more youthful appearance. For patients in need of a significant change, Botox and fillers simply can’t get these kinds of natural looking results—nor do they last very long by comparison.

While all surgical lifting procedures do permanently “turn back the clock” a certain number of years, you will continue to age from that point forward. Still, you will forever enjoy looking younger than you would have otherwise, especially if you take excellent care of your skin. Commit to wearing a broad spectrum sunscreen year-round, eating a healthy diet, and following a professional skincare regimen to protect your investment.

Should I consider a “nonsurgical facelift”?

If you don’t necessarily need your results to be permanent, there are a number of nonsurgical treatments that can tighten mild skin laxity and temporarily address wrinkles. A “nonsurgical facelift” might combine the injectable Kybella™ for double chin reduction, a series of RF-enhanced microneedling treatments for skin tightening and resurfacing, and perfectly injected dermal fillers to plump your skin in all the right places.

Nonsurgical treatments aren’t just for patients with less significant skin laxity and wrinkles—our facelift, brow lift, and mini facelift patients love using these treatments to maintain and “touch up” their results!

You may also want to consider a PDO thread lift, which is a minimally-invasive solution using dissolvable threads that quickly lifts and firms the face, neck, and décolleté with little-to-no downtime. It is ideal for those with early signs of aging as an alternative to a surgical facelift or dermal fillers.

how much does a surgical brow lift cost

How Much Does A Brow Lift Cost?

Aging on the upper face can make us appear older, tired, or just plain angry. A brow lift is the gold standard procedure when it comes to combating deep forehead lines and sagging brows. Patients can easily take 10-15 years off their facial appearance with a single surgery making the outcome well worth the expense for many.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average price of a brow lift was just $3,623 in 2018. However, these costs are just the surgeon’s fees and do not include anesthesia, operating room fees, or other related expenses.

And of course, some patients may pay much more or much less depending on the skill of their surgeon and geographic location. That average brow lift price can jump to $7,750 in New York when done by a board-certified surgeon.

So, What Will You Pay?

Specialty Aesthetic Surgery provides exceptional, patient-centric care at competitive rates. We want you to understand what goes into the price you’ll pay so you can make an informed decision about what’s right for you. Let’s take a closer look.

#1: Choosing A Board-Certified Surgeon

The skill of your surgeon is going to determine the biggest portion of your surgical costs. You may be tempted to go for the lower price tag, but choosing a board-certified surgeon will ensure an optimal outcome without complications. A board-certified surgeon who is well-versed with facial anatomy is your best bet when it comes to obtaining natural-looking results.

#2: Anesthesia & Operating Room Fees

Both anesthesia and operating room fees are priced on an hourly basis. Patients with more severe concerns may require more surgical skill to produce the results they want. Time-consuming procedures can quickly increase the price you’ll pay.

#3: Related Surgical Expenses

Your surgeon will perform several routine medical tests and lab work to ensure your procedure can safely be performed without the risk of any complications. Other out-of-pocket expenses may include prescription medications, post-surgical garments, and follow-up visits.

#4: Opting for Combination Procedures

Many patients choose to combine two or more procedures in one to save on anesthesia and facility fees down the line. This may be a good idea if you’re already considering more procedures in the future. A brow lift can be done alongside a blepharoplasty or mid-facelift with exceptional results.

During your in-person consultation, one of our skilled, board-certified surgeons will be able to determine what’s right for you. They will perform a full facial evaluation and speak with you about your end-goals before suggesting a surgical plan to help you meet them. Specialty Aesthetics Surgery provides upfront pricing with no hidden fees making your journey all the more easy.