In this review, the authors examined different surgical techniques for achieving brow lift effects, considering patient characteristics and goals to determine the most suitable approach for each case.
January 2012 in “Current Therapy In Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Endoscopic forehead and brow lifting safely and consistently improves aged eyebrows, but may have complications.
35 citations
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January 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the anatomy, evaluation, surgical methods, and nonsurgical options for forehead lifting, but it reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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July 2016 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” This review outlines various brow-lifting techniques, focusing on the endoscopic brow-lift for its minimal scarring and higher patient acceptance, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that choosing the right forehead and brow lifting technique based on individual patient characteristics is crucial to prevent complications and achieve desired results.
November 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Using a patient's own tissue for browlifting can improve both the position and fullness of the brow for a longer-lasting rejuvenation.
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August 2006 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the cosmetic and functional implications of brow ptosis and emphasizes the importance of brow repositioning for optimal aesthetic outcomes, but it reports no new results.
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February 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” In this research, a minimally invasive endoscopic brow lifting technique was presented as a viable option to reshape and fixate heavy eyebrows in mestizo patients, offering an effective approach that requires careful patient analysis to determine the appropriate technique and desired outcomes.
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January 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” In this study, an endoscopic midface lifting technique showed notable improvement in midface ptosis and infraorbital hollowing, with lower morbidity and few complications after over 400 procedures.
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” This study reported that direct brow lift surgery provided excellent and long-lasting results in bald men with high anterior hairlines, despite visibility of the scar in a few cases.
July 2021 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” In this study, combining endoscopic forehead lifting with hairline lowering successfully rejuvenated the upper facial area in 194 patients by lowering hairlines by an average of 18 mm and raising eyebrows by 5 mm, without serious complications.
EFBL offers hidden incisions, faster recovery, and fewer risks, but may raise hairline and cost more.
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March 2015 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” This review discusses various surgical techniques for rejuvenating the aging upper face, focusing on the assessment of individual structures and their relationships, but it reports no new clinical results.
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November 2018 in “Plastic Surgery” In this retrospective study, researchers reported that using the Mitek Microfix QuickAnchor for endoscopic brow lifts provides durable fixation without implant palpability or alopecia, with a mean operative time of 100 minutes, showing feasibility even with resident surgeon involvement.
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This source discusses the safety and effectiveness of the endoscopic brow lift as a well-established procedure for rejuvenating the upper third of the face, detailing surgical techniques, patient selection, and ways to minimize complications.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” In this study, most patients who underwent endoscopic brow-lift reported being satisfied with the procedure, noting improvements in appearance and confidence, with minimal and short-lived side effects.
12 citations
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July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article outlines a targeted approach for optimal upper facial rejuvenation in male patients but presents no new clinical findings.
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March 2007 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” This article reviews various forehead rejuvenation techniques and emphasizes the importance of individualized technique selection based on anatomy, function, and desired aesthetic outcomes, reporting no new findings.
This review discusses various brow lift techniques and considerations, highlighting that endoscopic brow lifts may raise the hairline and should be cautiously used with certain patients due to potential complications.
10 citations
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews scalp advancement and forehead shortening when combined with a brow lift, focusing on reducing temporal recession, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2011 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This study reports that a brow-suspension suture procedure safely and effectively restored normal brow levels with minimal recovery time for all nine patients with brow ptosis.
December 2023 in “Ophtha Therapy” In this study, the aim was to define the indications, diagnostics, and surgical techniques for eyebrow lift procedures, noting that the primary complication is a visible scar, especially concerning for individuals with a tendency for keloid formation.
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July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The authors find the endoscopic forehead midface lift to be a reliable and safe method for facial rejuvenation.
7 citations
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September 2015 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study reported that an open surgical technique for lateral brow lifts produced satisfactory results in most patients (94.41%) and was associated with long-lasting effects and some complications.
March 2026 in “Advanced medical journal” This retrospective study in Duhok, Iraq, found that a minimal incision temporal brow lift achieved higher satisfaction rates in women and patients under local anesthesia, though complications like chronic postoperative pain occurred. Further research is needed to assess long-term efficacy of this brow elevation method.
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June 2022 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” In this study, both endoscopic and pretrichial open forehead lifts were found to significantly elevate eyebrows long-term, with high patient satisfaction reported, showing no significant difference between the two methods.
13 citations
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November 2014 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the use of the transtemporal approach for midface and lower eyelid-cheek junction rejuvenation, detailing surgical techniques, post-operative care, and potential complications, but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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February 2012 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the mini-lift as a cosmetic procedure for minor cheek and neck laxity, emphasizing its benefits like quicker recovery and minimal incisions, but provides no new clinical data.
3 citations
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July 2016 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” This article discusses the goals and considerations of cosmetic surgery for upper facial rejuvenation, including patient expectations and potential complications, and does not present new research findings.
11 citations
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August 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review describes endoscopic techniques for rejuvenating the upper two-thirds of the face, highlighting their safety, reliability, and fewer complications compared to traditional open procedures, and reports no new clinical results.