The endoscopic forehead lift addresses the horizontal wrinkles of the forehead and the “drooping” eyelids that give a tired appearance. This procedure is performed without a scalpel, and therefore, it leaves no visible scars.
The plastic surgeon inserts the endoscope (a thin tube with an attached video camera) through several tiny incisions in the scalp (two to four), releasing the loosened skin, resulting in its tightening and the lifting of the eyebrows.
The endoscopic forehead lift takes about an hour, is performed using general or local anesthesia with sedation, and typically allows for discharge on the same day (day surgery). Returning to work happens in 3-5 days, while full activity is resumed after two weeks. The aesthetic result of the endoscopic forehead lift usually lasts 10-12 years, and if combined with periodic botulinum toxin injections, it can last even longer.