Must knows about Endotine Forehead Lift in Korea

Just because we cannot escape the aging process doesn’t mean that we cannot do anything about it. Thanks to advanced technology and anti-aging cosmetic surgeries, we can still maintain a youthful appearance even when we age.

If you are bothered by sagging forehead, droopy eyebrows and/or saggy eyelids, an endotine forehead lift surgery might be the solution to your problems. And the best thing is that results are very promising and it does not leave any visible scars at all.

Read along to find out more about the endotine forehead lift procedure, its benefits and risks, and decide if you need it or not.

What is endotine forehead lift surgery?

Endotine forehead lift surgery, also known as endotine brow lift, is a cosmetic procedure that aims to improve the appearance of your upper face – mainly your forehead, brows and eye area.

This procedure is performed to lift and reposition the muscles and tissues at your forehead, which in turn lifts your upper face. Additionally, if your eyebrows are sagging, it will also help lift them. This procedure is minimally invasive and is effective for those who seek to:

• Smoothen forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet and frown lines
• Tighten and lift sagging eyebrows
• Improve the appearance of thick hooded eyelids
• Corrects sleepy eyes and drooping eyelids
• Reduce fine lines and creases at the upper nose bridge area
• Restore a youthful and well-rested appearance

Is endotine forehead lift surgery for me?

Contrary to what you might think, endotine forehead lift is not only for the aged, but is for the young who wants to achieve a more feminine look. Especially among those who look older than they really are, and have a tired appearance caused by droopy eyes.

An endotine brow lift is especially suitable for cases where:

For a glimpse of the potential results, try this simple test – place your fingertips at the outer edges of your eyebrows and gently raise the skin upwards. This will give you a good preview of how this procedure can change the appearance of your upper face.

How is endotine forehead lift done?

Firstly, your surgeon will make 5 small incisions behind your hairline (hidden in your hair). After which he/she will use an endoscope to reposition and lift the sagging muscles, tissues, and skin at your forehead. And lastly, secure your skin in place with endotines (small temporary implants).

Endotines are bioabsorbable and will start to dissolve after 2 weeks. But their effects can last for as long as a decade. And because lifting is done throughout the 5 positions, it produces more even and natural results, as well as reduce skin irregularities and dimpling which occurs with traditional forehead lifts.

An endotine forehead lift is the least invasive technique among all forehead lifting surgeries. And its biggest benefit – minimal or no scarring.

How long does endotine forehead lift results last?

The results of an endotine forehead lift typically lasts up to 10 years before the aging process restarts. But of course, depending on how well you take care of your body and your natural aging process, results could last longer, or not.

How long does endotine forehead lift surgery take?

An endotine forehead lift surgery in Korea usually last an hour but an hour of surgery preparation is necessary. And the procedure is performed under sedation anesthesia so you will not feel any pain.

When can I see results?

Instantaneous results but major bruising and swelling can last up to 2 weeks. However, accurate results can be seen after 3 months. Endotines will start dissolving after 2 weeks and can take up to 6 months to totally dissolve.

Actual recovery time vary among individuals, and is subjected to one’s health condition & healing response.

How long should I stay in Korea?

An endotine forehead lift in Korea is not considered a major surgery so hospitalization is not required. But do stay until your stitches are removed and go shopping in the meantime!

Stitch removal

Stitches are usually removed 7-10 days after surgery.

Cautions on stitch removal

If you remove the stitches earlier then advised, your wound might reopen, therefore causing an infection. And if you remove it too late, you risk further scarring and pigmentation.

Alternatives to endotine forehead lift surgery

Other alternatives to endotine forehead lift surgery includes non-invasive lifting laser treatments such as Shurink HIFU and Ultherapy. However, the lifting effects of such treatments are not be as effective and permanent as compared to forehead lifts.

What other surgery complements endotine forehead lift?

1. Ptosis correction

For those with severely drooping eyelids, ptosis correction might be necessary at the same time for effective results.

2. SMAS facelift

If you are experiencing midface sagging as well, you might want to consider a SMAS facelift to bring back the youth on your face.

3. Double eyelid surgery

For those with monolids or who wants to enhance their eyelids, double eyelid surgery can be performed together at the same time.

4. Eye plastic surgery

For those who are not satisfied with the way their eyes look, check out the various types of eye plastic surgery available to enhance your eyes.

5. Under eye fat repositioning

Discover how to get rid of pesky eye bags which are making you look tired and older with under eye fat repositioning surgery.

Conclusion

You may not be able to stop the process of aging but you can definitely slow it down. And an endotine forehead lift is effective in doing that. Its results are not permanent but it can last for at least a decade, until your wrinkles start to show and skin starts to droop again.

Not only does this procedure treat the creases and fine lines on your upper face, it also lifts your drooping eyebrows and eyelids. And above all, the biggest benefit – no visible scarring. So, if you are looking to get rid of those nasty wrinkles that neither skincare nor botox can eliminate, an endotine forehead lift is your best option.

While it does not drastically change your looks but it is definitely capable of enhancing your old, tired and intimidating look to a younger, more refreshed, and energetic appearance. And oh, undeniably a huge boost to your self-confidence as well!