In fact, they are practically invisible after the surgery. The forehead and eyebrow tissues are gently freed with the endoscope and repositioned to a more natural level, enhancing the patient s natural beauty. Two tiny titanium anchors are placed under the skin to maintain the position of the brows. These anchors are permanent and will support the skin for many years. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia at St. Luke s in our outpatient surgery center.
Medication is given intravenously for relaxation.
Postoperatively , the forehead is bandaged for a few days. After the bandages are removed, cold compresses are applied to reduce inflammation. The staples are removed about ten days after surgery. Swelling, bruising and numbness are fairly common postoperatively and usually resolve within a few weeks. Endoscopic forehead and eyebrow lift is one of the most exciting advances in facial plastic surgery we ve had in years.