I am interested in having a brow lift
Question: I am interested in having a brow lift. Although it is a much more invasive surgery, I am particularly interested in a coronal brow lift because I have read that the results are long lasting. How long is the recovery time for a coronal browlift? Answer: The coronal brow lift is a very effective […]
I would like to get a facelift for my 50th birthday
Question: I would like to get a facelift for my 50th birthday! Can I get my whole face done at one time, or does the rhytidectomy just correct one or two areas at a time, like chin and cheeks or eyes and forehead? Answer: A facelift will be a great birthday gift to yourself! A […]
Where are the incisions made for a forehead lift?
Question: Where are the incisions made for a forehead lift? How bad is the scarring? Answer: The incisions for a forehead lift or browlift can be in different locations depending upon a few factors. If you are male, then the incisions will need to be placed in the temple hairline or directly into one of […]
I would like a brow lift. I have forehead wrinkles…
Question: I would like a brow lift. I have forehead wrinkles, and I think it would pull up my brows just a bit so that they don’t overshadow my eyes as much. I have read about the endoscopic browlift. I understand that the incision is in the hairline, but I don’t understand the procedure after […]
I recently had a brow lift and my face still feels numb
Question: I recently had a brow lift and my face still feels numb. It’s been almost a month. Is this normal? Answer: Facial numbness following a brow lift is a bit perplexing. There are several nerves that emerge from small holes in your skill above your eyes that are responsible for sensation of the forehead […]
Will I need to return to the doctor to removed the stitches?
Question: Will I need to return to the doctor to get the stitches removed after my browlift, or are they the kind that dissolves on their own? Answer: Following your browlift surgery, depending upon the browlift approach your doctor chooses to use, you will either need to have staples or sutures removed from your scalp. […]
I would like to know what type of brow lift you perform
Question:I would like to know what type of brow lift you perform. I am 47 years old, and have worry lines on my forehead. I have heard of the less invasive endoscopic brow lift and wonder if you do that. Answer:I perform a variety of different brow lift surgeries depending upon the appearance of the […]
Would a forehead lift make my cheeks look less droopy?
Question:Would a forehead lift make my cheeks look less droopy? Answer:A forehead lift will have no effect on the appearance of your cheeks. The incisions and area of dissection used to correct the appearance of your forehead is entirely different from that which would be used to treat sagging cheek areas. Posted by Dr. Philip […]
What is a threadlift and is it effective?
Question: What is a threadlift and is it effective? Answer: Threadlift surgery was popularized about 7-10 years ago. The threadlift is a procedure that used barbed threads placed through small incisions of the face in order to perform "facelifts", "cheeklifts", and "browlifts". Unfortunately, the threadlift procedure proved to be mostly hype and the results were […]
Brow lift part of a facelift or is it a whole other procedure?
Question: Is a brow lift part of a facelift or is it a whole other procedure? Answer: A brow lift is not part of a facelift. A brow lift involves incisions in the scalp and temple regions that are not generally used for facelift surgery. The areas which are addressed in a brow lift are […]