Traditional Brow Lifts Versus the LJO Brow Lift

The aging process takes a toll on the skin, especially in the forehead area where wrinkles form easily and the eyebrows droop as elasticity decreases. The tail of the eyebrow, also known as the outer brow, is exceptionally vulnerable to the aging process, and can actually begin to sag at an early age. Droopy eyebrows can make a person look sad, tired and old beyond their years.
To combat the signs of aging in the forehead area, brow lifts were designed to correct drooping eyebrows and wrinkles for a smoother, more youthful appearance. These procedures vary, and in this article, we’ll explore the differences between traditional procedures and the LJO brow lift procedure.
Traditional Brow Lifts
In a traditional procedure, an incision is made from ear to ear just slightly behind the hairline. The sagging skin of the forehead is then pulled taut, the extra fat cells and tissue removed, and the skin is reattached in its new position.
Another type of traditional brow lift is less invasive and involves the use of an endoscope and tiny instruments through much smaller incisions along the hairline. The muscles under the skin and the skin itself are tightened and the eyebrows repositioned during the procedure and the incisions stitched closed.