Dr. Ching uses advanced endoscopic techniques that require minimal downtime and create results that look natural. If you live in the Honolulu area and are considering a brow lift, request a consultation with Dr. Ching or call our office to schedule an appointment.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
This woman came to Dr. Shim Ching's practice for a combination of a Facelift, Necklift, Browlift, and Lower Eyelid Surgery in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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This patient came to see Dr. Shim Ching at his practice in Honolulu, Hawaii for a brow lift procedure. His eyes now appear larger and less droopy and brow is higher.
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This woman came to see Dr. Shim Ching at his practice in Honolulu, Hawaii for a brow lift procedure. Her eyes now appear larger and less droopy and brow is higher.
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This patient came to see Dr. Shim Ching in Honolulu, Hawaii for a brow lift procedure. She also had a lower blepharoplasty, or lower eye lid surgery and tightening.
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A good candidate for a brow lift has a mild to moderate degree of drooping of the brows. Ideally, the patient will need a lift of only the lateral, or outer half, of the brow region. Often the muscles responsible for frown lines between the eyebrows (called corrugator muscles) are removed during the surgery to permanently smooth out these lines. BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are a temporary fix for these frown lines.
A traditional brow lift involves removing a strip of the scalp through a long coronal incision that spans from ear to ear across the top of the head. This invasive technique involves a lengthy recovery period and leaves a scar that is noticeable with certain hairstyles. An endoscopic brow lift is an advanced technique that requires specialized training and tools.
Dr. Ching prefers this modern technique because it uses only tiny incisions hidden in the hair-bearing part of the scalp. The major benefits of the endoscopic brow lift include:
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Dr. Ching performs endoscopic brow lift surgery as an outpatient procedure in his on-site surgical center. The procedure takes about 1½ hours to perform. Depending on the patient’s needs, he may combine the brow lift with upper eyelid surgery, which increases surgical time.
Dr. Ching begins by making 5 incisions well within the hairline: 1 incision in the midline, 2 on either side of the midline, and 2 incisions in the temple regions. He inserts a thin, fiber-optic camera and specialized instruments through the incisions to lift the position of the brows. He also removes the corrugator muscles during this procedure to prevent frown lines.
After a brow lift, patients usually have swelling and bruising in the forehead and upper eye areas, which may be minimized by keeping the head elevated for the first 24 hours after surgery. Sleeping in a recliner or propped up with pillows can help. Stitches are removed after about 1 week, and swelling and bruising normally subside after 2 weeks. Most patients are ready to return to work within 1 to 2 weeks but will need to postpone strenuous exercise, heaving lifting, and bending forward for about a month.
Dr. Shim Ching's exceptional qualifications and results draw patients to his Honolulu plastic surgery practice from across the Hawaiian Islands including Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Select a location for driving directions to our practice.
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