Browlift surgery is more commonly known as a forehead lift. It is used to remove creases on the forehead and the bridge area of the nose. Another benefit is that frown lines, or the creases situated near the eyebrows, are minimized as well. Sagging brows and eyebrows are repositioned to achieve a more youthful appearance.

Improve the expression part of the face

Many patients seek this type of surgical procedure to improve the expression part of the face. Creases on the forehead are typically depicted as portraying various emotions such as anger or fatigue. Muscles on the forehead age over time which usually causes the development of wrinkles. Aside from this, other types of surgeries are performed in conjunction with it. Eyelid surgery is one example and it is used to lessen sagging skin on the eyelids.

Direct brow lift

There are many procedural types for this type of surgery. The first one is called a direct brow lift. It involves the removal of a part of the skin located above the eyebrows. However, wrinkles on the forehead are left untouched. Surgical scars are also to be expected.

Mid-forehead lift

Another type is the mid-forehead lift. This is mostly for older patients, generally above the age of 65. The purpose of this type is to remove forehead wrinkles by removing excess skin. A similar one is called a coronal forehead lift. It involves raising the whole forehead and brow my making an incision from ear to ear.

Endoscopic forehead lift

There is another procedure which has been developed most recently. It is called an endoscopic forehead lift. It uses an advanced device called a surgical telescope to raise the brows and remove wrinkles.

Introduction of Botox has drastically reduced the usage of browlift surgery

This introduction of Botox has drastically reduced the usage of browlift surgery. Botox is a cosmetic substance used to remove wrinkles on the forehead. Unlike most surgical procedures, it does not involve incisions. Instead, the botox is injected and is performed every few months or so.