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Endoscopic forehead lift in Korea
Safe and effective lifting of the eyelids, eyebrows, and entire forehead
Endoscopic forehead lift at LABOM
The eyes show the earliest signs of aging. Aging of the face manifests first around the eyes, where fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging eyelids often create a tired, heavy, or sharp impression. The primary cause of these changes around the eyes is the drooping of the forehead and eyebrows. Endoscopic Forehead Lift is the surgical procedure designed to correct this specific issue.
Endoscopic Forehead Lift Key Information
Surgery Duration
1 hour
Anesthesia
Sleep/Local
Hospitalization
Same-day discharge
stitch removal
7 days
Recovery Period
About 7 days
Non-Endotine Endoscopic Forehead Lift
At LABOM, we perform wide dissection up to the eyelid area under direct endoscopic visualization, reliably releasing the retaining ligaments and lifting, which allows for a definitive forehead lifting effect.
Due to the side effects of pain and foreign body sensation associated with Endotine, we do not use it at our clinic. Instead, we secure the skin using our own proprietary technique.
Principles of LABOM Endoscopic Forehead Lift
Release of Retention Ligaments
There are “retention ligaments” around the forehead and eyes that anchor the skin to the periosteum. While these ligaments normally keep the skin in place and prevent sagging, once sagging has occurred, they act as a barrier preventing the skin from being lifted. To effectively lift drooping eyebrows and the forehead, a complete release of these retaining ligaments is essential.
Incision of the Eyebrow Depressor Muscles
The muscles around the eyebrows consist of those that pull the brows upward and those that pull them downward. When the downward-pulling ones – the eyebrow depressor muscles – are overdeveloped, they pull the eyebrows down and create deep wrinkles between the brows (the glabella).
- Frontalis muscle (Forehead muscle)
- Orbicularis oculi muscle
- Procerus muscle
- Depressor supercilii muscle
- Corrugator supercilii muscle
Natural Eyebrow Repositioning After Removing Cause Muscles
By incising the retaining ligaments and depressor supercilii muscle that pull the eyebrow downward, the physiological action of the frontalis (eyebrow elevator) muscle allows the forehead and eyebrows to lift, and as the forehead muscles relax, a natural volume is created.
LABOM Endoscopic Forehead Lift Core Technology
Minimally invasive
Minimizing skin incisions reduces scar concerns
definite peeling
Enhanced effectiveness due to complete dissection of the retaining ligament
Perfect muscle resection
Complete severing of the brow depressor muscle reduces wrinkle concerns
minimal bleeding
Minimizing vascular damage through skilled endoscopic manipulation reduces swelling concerns
- Overall lifting of eyelids, eyebrows, and forehead
- Optimal spacing between the eyebrows and eyes
- Previously hooded eyes become visible, creating a youthful, vibrant appearance
- Smooth forehead without implants or fat grafting
Endoscopic forehead lift surgery method
1. Primary, non-endoscopic dissection
2. Further endoscopic dissection
3. Retaining ligament and
glabellar muscle incision
4. Specialized sutures after periosteal fixation
NO Endotine! LABOM’s expert fixation method
- After separating the retaining ligaments and muscles, a small tunnel is created using a fine drill.
- A dissolvable suture is passed through the hole, and the forehead is pulled up and secured by anchoring the suture to the periosteum and scalp tissue.
endoscopic forehead lift Combination Procedures
Soften a Harsh Facial Impression
Endoscopic Forehead Lift + Brow Bone Reduction
When the brow bone is overly prominent, the eyes can appear deeply set, creating shadows around the eyes and making the forehead look relatively flat.
In such cases, simply combining an endoscopic forehead lift with brow bone reduction can create a smoother, more balanced, and naturally contoured forehead.
Addressing Both Brow Lifting and Forehead Reduction Simultaneously
Endoscopic Forehead Lift + Forehead Reduction Surgery
Using a High-Definition FULL HD endoscope, this procedure resects the retention ligaments that anchor the eyebrows downward as well as the muscles that cause frown lines. This smooths forehead and glabella wrinkles while pulling the hairline forward to reduce forehead length simultaneously—delivering a total forehead rejuvenation.
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Gangnam District, Nonhyeon-ro, 842 압구정빌딩 1층
- I had a deep facelift done at LaBen, and it's only been 8 days, so I feel pretty good. They do deep facelifts, and I could feel the effects immediately … More after the procedure. But we'll have to see how the recovery goes. The doctor and translator were very friendly, and their service is really excellent.
- I thought about it a lot, but I'm glad I had the surgery here. I am satisfied with the results.
- They examined me thoroughly during the consultation, so I trusted them and went ahead with the procedure. The hospital is clean, and although it has only … More been three days, I am looking forward to the recovery as it seems like it will go well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an endoscopic forehead lift?
An endoscopic forehead lift is a surgical procedure designed to address drooping of the forehead and eyebrows, which can contribute to fine lines, wrinkles, sagging eyelids, and a tired or heavy-looking appearance around the eyes.
How does an endoscopic forehead lift raise the brows and forehead?
The procedure releases retaining ligaments that hold the forehead and eye-area skin in place and addresses muscles that pull the eyebrows downward. This allows the natural action of the eyebrow-elevating muscle to lift the forehead and brows.
Why are retaining ligaments released during surgery?
Retaining ligaments normally anchor the skin to the periosteum and help prevent sagging. Once sagging occurs, however, they can limit lifting, so complete release is used to help lift drooping eyebrows and the forehead.
Can this procedure help with frown lines and forehead wrinkles?
Yes. By addressing the brow-depressing muscles associated with deep glabellar wrinkles and lifting the forehead, the procedure is intended to smooth forehead and between-the-brow wrinkles.
Is Endotine used for fixation?
No. Fixation is performed without Endotine because of concerns about pain and a foreign-body sensation. After the ligaments and muscles are separated, dissolvable thread is passed through a small tunnel and used to secure the forehead to periosteal and scalp tissue.
Where are the incisions made?
The procedure uses a minimally invasive approach intended to minimize skin incisions and reduce scar concerns.
What are the main steps of the surgery?
The steps include nasal endoscopy dissection, endoscopic dissection, incision of retaining ligaments and glabellar muscles, and periosteal fixation using special sutures.
How long does an endoscopic forehead lift take?
The listed surgery time is about 1 hour.
What type of anesthesia is used?
Sleep anesthesia and local anesthesia are used.
Will I need to stay overnight?
No. Discharge is scheduled for the same day.
When are stitches removed?
Stitches are removed 7 days after surgery.
What is the expected recovery period?
The listed recovery period is about 1 week.
Can an endoscopic forehead lift be combined with brow bone reduction?
Yes. When a prominent brow bone creates deep-set-looking eyes, shadows around the eyes, or a relatively flat-looking forehead, brow bone reduction may be combined with the lift to create a smoother and more balanced forehead contour.
Can an endoscopic forehead lift be combined with forehead reduction?
Yes. It can be combined with forehead reduction surgery to address brow lifting and forehead length at the same time. The approach is described as releasing brow-tethering ligaments and frown-line muscles while bringing the hairline forward.