Everything You Need to Know About Endoscopic Brow Lift – Cost, Recovery, and Side Effects

A well-performed endoscopic brow lift offers natural rejuvenation, making it a popular option for those looking to smooth forehead wrinkles and lift drooping brows.
In this article, we’ll explain the cost of forehead lift surgery, recovery timeline, possible side effects, and how to ensure long-lasting results.

What Is a Brow Lift?

An endoscopic forehead lift, or brow lift, is a procedure that lifts the eyebrows and forehead through small incisions along the hairline.
It can simultaneously address:

• Droopy eyelids
• Forehead wrinkles
• Deep frown lines

While this technique has been practiced over 30 years, its popularity has surged in Korea—especially in Gangnam—as a go-to procedure for improving expressions after middle-aged eyelid surgery.

How Much Does an Endoscopic Brow Lift Cost in Korea?

Before endoscopy became standard, brow lifts required large incisions across the hairline.
Today, most clinics in Korea use minimally invasive endoscopic techniques.
 

Typical cost in Korean plastic surgery clinics:
KRW 2.5M to 7.5M ($1,900–$5,700), depending on:

• Fixation method (Endotine vs. Suture with bone tunnelling)
• Surgeon’s experience

Brow Lift Side Effects and Recovery Process

Common Temporary Effects

a) Numbness or Tingling

Due to dissection near the sensory nerve(supraorbital nerves), temporary numbness, tingling, or itching can occur.
This usually resolves in 2 to 8 months.

b) Temporary Hair Loss

Due to the hair growth cycle, some patients may notice mild hair shedding(telogen effluvium).
 

This is reversible and generally recovers naturally by the 6th months.

c) Endotine Palpability

The Endotine device may be felt under the scalp temporarily but dissolves naturally within 6–9 months.

d) Scarring

Most scars are hidden in the hairline and fade within 2–3 months, especially if the patient has thick hair.

Even for patients with thinning hair or receding hairline, scars fade significantly over time.

Rare Permanent Complications 

a) Permanent Hair Loss

Can occur if excessive tension or cautery damages follicles.

b) Asymmetric Facial Expressions

If eyebrow movement does not return after 12 months, there may be injury to the frontal branch of the facial nerve—caused by poor anatomical understanding.
 

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How to Avoid Brow Lift Revision Surgery

Thread Lift vs. Endoscopic Brow Lift

Eyebrow drooping is caused by:

• Gravity
• Overactive frowning (glabellar) muscles
 

Too often, thread lifts fails long-term results because they do not weaken the frowning muscles.
In contrast, endoscopic brow lift allows for partial resection of glabellar muscles, creating longer-lasting results.

Bonus: patients who used to need frequent glabellar Botox may save on injections long-term.
 

What Makes a Good Brow Lift Results?

Preserving sensory nerves while effectively weakening frowning muscles is crucial for:

• Long-term lift
• Safe recovery
• Natural appearance

Partial nerve disruption causes temporary numbness, but not permanent damage—if the surgery is done properly.
 

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Managing Brow Lift Swelling 

Proper technique = minimal bruising or swelling

• Most swelling resolves in 1 week
• Natural appearance returns by 3–4 weeks

Conclusion

If you're considering a brow lift in Korea, choose a board-certified, experienced plastic surgeon.
For droopy eyelids, deep frown lines, and a long-lasting natural result, an endoscopic forehead lift is often the most effective solution.

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This blog post is for educational purposes only.
All treatments carry individual risks and individual results may vary.
Please consult with a certified professional.