Traditional VS Endotine forehead lift – Which is better?

As we age, we find that our eyebrows and forehead skin start to droop, frown lines start to deepen, and wrinkles start to appear across our forehead. All these signs of aging will eventually cause us to look older and sadder than we really are.

But fret not, because forehead lift is one cosmetic surgery procedure that can solve these problems and eliminate the signs of aging on our upper face. But then there is that traditional forehead lift and endotine forehead lift, which has been increasing popular these days.

So, what’s the difference between the two, and which is actually better? Read along to find out more before you decide on which one to go for.

What is a forehead lift surgery?

A forehead lift is a cosmetic procedure targeted to improve the appearance of your upper face, mainly used to correct the sagging of forehead skin, eyebrows, and upper eyelids.

This procedure lifts and repositions the muscles and tissues at your forehead, and lifts your upper face. And by doing so, it also improves the appearances of fine lines and wrinkles on your face. It 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 puffy eyelids
• Corrects sleepy eyes and drooping eyelids
• Reduce the size of large or high forehead
• Reduce fine lines and creases at the upper nose bridge area
• Restore a youthful and well-rested appearance

Types of forehead lift surgery

Essentially, there are 2 main ways to lift that saggy upper face:

1. Traditional forehead lift
2. Endotine forehead lift

For a glimpse of the potential results from a lift surgery, 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.

Traditional VS Endotine forehead lift – Differences

Many might recognize endotine forehead lifts as the more advanced version of the traditional forehead lifts, which is true in a way, but both do produce slightly different results actually.

1. Procedure

Traditional forehead lifts are performed by creating an incision stretching from ear to ear across the top of the head, slightly in front of the hairline. The skin of the forehead is then lifted and excess skin removed.

On the other hand, endotine forehead lifts are performed by lifting the sagging forehead through 5 small incisions behind your hairline, and securing the lift using endotines.

2. Scarring

As the traditional lift requires a full incision in front of the hairline, a whitish-coloured scar might be visible if you look closely. But scars do fade though, as time passes. Whereas the scarring of an endotine lift is concealed in your hair.

In fact, the biggest advantage of an endotine lift is that scarring is not visible. So if you are concerned about scarring, an endotine forehead lift might be the better option for you.

Traditional VS Endotine forehead lift – Surgery time

The surgery time required for both lift surgery is the same – both take an hour but an hour of surgery preparation is necessary. Both procedures are performed under sedation anesthesia so you will not feel any pain.

Traditional VS Endotine forehead lift – Recovery time

Any cosmetic surgery that is invasive would require a longer recovery time. In other words, endotine lifts, being minimally invasive, has a shorter recovery time as compared to the traditional lifts.

Typically, major bruising and swelling can last up to 2 weeks. Endotines 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.

Traditional VS Endotine forehead lift – Which is better?

To be honest, both procedures are effective in lifting your upper face and smoothening the appearances of your wrinkles. Results produced are pretty similar but endotine forehead lifts are preferred by most because it is minimally invasive.

What other surgery complements forehead lift surgery?

1. Ptosis correction

If you have severe drooping eyelids, ptosis correction is performed together for more effective results.

2. SMAS facelift

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

3. Double eyelid surgery

For those who have monolids or who wish to improve the appearance of your eyes, double eyelid surgery can help achieve bigger and more beautiful eyes.

4. Sub-brow lift surgery

If you have saggy eyelid skin you want to remove, sub-brow lift might be another option for you.

5. Eye plastic surgery

If you are not satisfied with the way your eyes look, consider eye plastic surgery to improve your appearance.

Conclusion

We cannot stop the process of aging but we can delay it or better still, reverse the effects of aging by undergoing forehead lifts. And although forehead lifts might not be permanent, they can last for at least a decade, until your natural aging process restarts again.

Above all, they are definitely capable of enhancing your old, tired and intimidating look to a younger, more refreshed, and energetic appearance. Say hello to a younger-looking version of you!