Endotine Brow Lift in San Diego

A smooth, un-furrowed, brow not only gives the appearance of youth, it also evokes a calm demeanor and sense of confidence. Brow and forehead lifts are designed to raise eyebrows and reduce ridges and furrows on the forehead, thus creating a smoother, younger, more vital appearance. Now an advanced surgical procedure called the Endotine TransBleph technique allows Dr. Schafer to produce the same surgical result as a traditional forehead lift by making a single incision along the upper eyelid. The Endotine TransBleph technique significantly reduces traditional surgical side effects, including scarring, and offers the patient the option of combining an Eyelid Lift with a Brow Lift through the same incision. To find out more about this revolutionary cosmetic facial surgery technique, schedule a consultation with Dr. Schafer today by calling his San Diego office at this toll free number 800-810-5449 or to schedule your consultation appointment online.

Endotine Brow Lift at a glance

Desired Results	Raise eyebrows Reduce ridges & furrows on forehead Create a smooth, more youthful appearance Can be combined with an eyelid lift for optimal results
Candidate	Men and Women who want to enhance the appearance of the forehead and brow In good physical and psychological health Non-smoker Have realistic expectations
Procedure Overview	A single, small incision along the upper eyelid Endotine implant is placed above the eyebrow Incision is closed with very fine sutures
Recovery	Use of local anesthetic means easier, quicker recovery Need to keep head elevated for the first night to reduce swelling May experience some itching or numbness for a day or two Return to work within 3 days
Risks	In rare instances infection at the incision site may occur Implant may cause irritation

About Endotine Brow Lift

The Endotine Brow Lift is an elegant alternative to a traditional forehead lift. Unlike traditional Brow Lifts that require lengthy incisions along the hairline from ear to ear, leaving scars and potentially causing hair loss, the Endotine Brow Lift only requires a single incision along the upper eyelid of each eye. The Endotine forehead implant is secured in a matter of minutes, and the incision is finely sutured to make scarring virtually invisible. Because the procedure is quick, safe and simple, the surgery is performed using local anesthesia.

An Endotine Brow Lift is designed to:

Raise the eyebrows
Reduce ridges and furrows on the forehead
Create a smooth, more youthful appearance
Can be combined with an eyelid lift for optimal results

For maximum results, sometimes brow and forehead lifts are done in conjunction with other surgical procedures including a Weekend Recovery Lazer-Lift®.

Endotine Brow Lift Recovery

Use of local anesthesia means a quicker, easier recovery.
You will need to keep your head elevated for 1 day to reduce swelling.
You may experience numbness or itching for a few days following the procedure.

Endotine Brow Lift Risks

In rare instances infection at the incision site may occur
Implant may cause irritation

Endotine vs. Traditional Brow or Forehead Lifts

	Endotine	Traditional
Desired Results	Raise eyebrows Reduce ridges & furrows on forehead Create a smooth, more youthful appearance Can be combined with an eyelid lift for optimal results	Raise eyebrows Reduce ridges & furrows on forehead Create a smooth, more youthful appearance
Candidate	Men and Women who want to enhance the appearance of the forehead and brow In good physical and psychological health Non-smoker Have realistic expectations	Men and Women who want to enhance the appearance of the forehead and brow In good physical and psychological health Non-smoker Have realistic expectations
Procedure Overview	A single, small incision along the upper eyelid Endotine implant is placed above the eyebrow Incision is closed with very fine sutures	The Classic Coronal Requires an ear to ear incision Endoscopic Surgery Smaller incisions
Recovery	Use of local anesthetic means easier, quicker recovery Need to keep head elevated for the first night to reduce swelling May experience some itching or numbness for a day or two Return to work in 2 days	Need to keep head elevated for 2 to 3 days to reduce swelling. Weekend Recovery - Procedure on Friday, go back to work on Monday May experience numbness or itching for a few days.
Risks	In rare instances infection at the incision site may occur Implant may cause irritation	Some hair loss may occur at the incision site. Loss of feeling or numbness may become permanent. In very rare instances, nerve damage can occur which immobilizes eyebrow movement. This is correctable with additional surgery. Infection and bleeding are rare.

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