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How painful is an endoscopic brow lift?

Pain during recovery for the Endoscopic Brow Lift should be very minimal.  With proper technique during surgery and by following post-operative care instructions and proper consumption of prescriptions such as narcotics given to you by your surgeon, most patients are comfortable during the recovery process. Patients typically experience some itching and soreness around the incision CONTINUE READING

What is an endoscopic brow lift?

There are several options for a brow lift.  Factors such as age, genetics, and your goals play a big role in the method you choose to raise the brows.  That being said, an endoscopic brow lift utilizes special equipment, called an endoscope.  Because of this special equipment, the brow lift procedure only requires 2-3 small CONTINUE READING

Mini-brow lift vs. Botox: trying to save money

Whether or not a mini-brow lift versus Botox would benefit you is a question best asked directly to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.  A mini-brow lift may not have the same outcome as Botox treatments.  Botox works by paralyzing forehead muscles, muscles between the eyebrows, and the muscles that create laugh lines.  A mini-brow lift CONTINUE READING

Q&A: What is a “Botox lift” or “Botox Brow Lift”?

Botox, when done properly can create the appearance of a brow lift in some patients.  There are small muscles in the forehead that are used in scowling or frowning.  Botox  can create a small (3-4 millimeters) of lift in the outer brow area by relaxing those frown muscles that pull the brow downward in that CONTINUE READING

Q&A: How much does a brow lift cost?

The brow lift procedure ranges between $6,000-6,500.  Depending up on where you live and the facility you choose, costs can vary significantly.  Make sure you find out if the price you are quoted includes all applicable fees as well as follow-up.  Post-op appointments up to a year should be included in the costs, and remember CONTINUE READING