ENDOSCOPIC BROW LIFT

Endoscopy is a surgical technique that involves the use of an endoscope, a special viewing instrument that allows a surgeon to see images of the body's internal structures through very small incisions.

Endoscopic surgery has been used for decades in a number of different procedures, including gallbladder removal, tubal ligation, and knee surgery. However, in the world of plastic surgery, endoscopic instruments have recently been introduced. Dr. Calabria believes the technique holds great promise.

An endoscope consists of two basic parts: a tubular probe fitted with a tiny camera and a bright light, which is inserted through a small incision; and a viewing screen, which magnifies the transmitted images of the body's internal structures. During surgery, the surgeon watches the screen while moving the tube of the endoscope through the surgical area.

All surgery carries risks and every incision leaves a scar. However, with endoscopic surgery, your scars are likely to be hidden, much smaller and some of the after effects of the surgery may be minimized.

In the brow lift, three or more short incisions may be needed. The tiny `eye' of the endoscope's camera allows a surgeon to view the surgical site almost as clearly as if the skin were opened from a long incision.

Because the incisions are shorter with endoscopy, the risk of sensory loss from nerve damage is decreased. Also, bleeding, bruising and swelling may be significantly reduced. With the endoscopic approach, you may recover more quickly and return to work earlier than if you had undergone open surgery.

Endoscopic surgery may also allow you to avoid an overnight hospital stay. Endoscopic brow lift procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation.

Because endoscopy is a relatively new technique in plastic surgery, it is extremely important that you select a plastic surgeon who has adequate training and experience.

Dr. Calabria has been at the forefront of endoscopic facial plastic surgery, referred to as minimally invasive surgery. He has participated in various panels on the subject and has been invited to be on faculty of numerous aesthetic workshops to train other surgeons in the use of endoscopy in cosmetic surgery.

40 y.o. old patient s/p Vertical Facelift, Endoscopic Browlift, Erbium Laser, Lip Augmentation

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40 y.o. old patient s/p Vertical Facelift, Endoscopic Browlift, Erbium Laser, Lip Augmentation