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Endoscopic Forehead Lift Surgery

An endoscopic forehead lift requires the same preparation steps as the conventional procedure, with the hair tied back and trimmed.

Instead of one long incision, however, the surgeon will make up to five short scalp incisions, each less than an inch in length. An endoscope, a pencil-like camera device connected to a television monitor, is inserted through one of the incisions, allowing the surgeon to have a clear view of the muscles and tissues beneath the skin. Using another instrument inserted through a different incision the forehead skin is lifted, and the muscles and underlying tissues are removed or altered to produce a smoother appearance. The eyebrows may also be lifted and secured into their higher position by sutures beneath the skin’s surface or by temporary fixation screws placed behind the hairline.

When the lift is complete, the scalp incisions are closed with stitches or clips, and the area will be washed.

After The Surgery

Endoscopic forehead lift patients may experience some numbness, incision discomfort and mild swelling. Incision site pain is usually minimal. You may also experience less of the itching sensation felt by those who have had the classic forehead lift. Stitches are usually removed within a week; temporary fixation screws within two weeks.

You should be able to shower and shampoo your hair within two days or as soon as the bandage is removed. Most patients return to work within a week to 10 days. Prolonged exposure to heat or sun should be limited for several months.

Learn about Conventional Forehead Lifts, or return to the Forehead Lift Overview.