Brow Lift in Buffalo, NY

As a person ages they begin to lose elasticity in their skin, and the muscle and fat begins to lose its tone. This results in an appearance of being old, tired, sad, or angry. The brow lift (or forehead lift) procedure is designed to restore a more vibrant, youthful look by repositioning a low or sagging brow, and tightening the skin that may be wrinkled or creased across the forehead.

Brow Lift in Buffalo, NY In Buffalo, Forehead lift or Brow Lift is performed by Dr. Shatkin to treat conditions associated with aging.

If the brows have descended below the bony ridge above the eye, browlift may be right for you. It may be done in conjunction with eyelift and/or facelift surgery to achieve a more harmonious facial appearance.

Younger adults who have a low brow or who already have deep frown lines due to stress or overactivity of muscles may benefit from the procedure.

Doctor Shatkin uses the endoscopic approach to the browlift. By making small incisions in the scalp, just behind the hairline, a fiberoptic camera is inserted into the forehead and the skin is released to be lifted to a higher position.

The elevation is then secured with anchors in the scalp. There are no incisions in the forehead and the scars are well concealed. The anchors are removed after about 2 to 3 weeks, when the forehead positioning is healed.

What You Should Know About A Browlift

Browlift Considerations

The following conditions could indicate that a brow lift surgery is right for you:

Have a low or sagging forehead (a sad or tired appearance)
Have deep horizontal creases across the forehead
Have deep frown lines, or furrows, between the eyebrows
Have other signs of aging in the brow region. A brow lift can be done in combination with other facial cosmetic procedures, such as eyelid surgery or a facelift to give a more balanced, natural rejuvenation.

Location for Surgery

Most procedures are performed in Dr. Shatkin’s fully accredited office surgery suite as an outpatient procedure that allows the patient to go home the same day.

Dr. Shatkin uses only Board Certified Anesthesiologists for managing the anesthesia during his cases. Twilight anesthesia is used with IV sedation and local numbing.

Endoscopic Technique

This is a less invasive alternative to the open brow lift. This technique is often preferred for younger patients who suffer from mild drooping and wrinkling in the brow area.

During an endoscopic brow lift, the surgeon accesses the brow area through several small incisions in the scalp with a thin flexible scope.

The attached light and video camera allows the surgeon to see and work on the various internal structures of the forehead and brow to create a more youthful looking appearance to the upper face. There are no incisions in the forehead and the scars are well concealed.

Recovery

The patient has a head wrapping placed after surgery. This remains on overnight and is removed the next day at the office. The anchors which support the lift are removed after about 2 weeks.

Generally, most patients can resume normal light activity after 5-7 days. Return to activities and work will depend on the level of exertion. Most light duty jobs can be resumed before 1 week.

Endoscopic Technique

Anchors (in red) are small screws placed through the Incisions (white)

Hairline Approach

This technique can reduce a high forehead and lift the brows

”Very professional, courteous office staff. Dr Shatkin and his APP Michelle are excellent. They are personable, confident in what they do and most of all made me feel comfortable during simple procedures and through my surgery. I highly recommend to anyone looking for something as simple as laser treatment, injectables or for any surgical procedure.”

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Meet Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. MD, FACS

Samuel Shatkin Jr., MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and performs all aspects of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in creating a customized approach to looking your best, which may include using multiple modalities which Dr. Shatkin refers to as ‘Combination Rejuvenation’. He has been in private practice in this field since completing his Plastic Surgery Training in 1989.

His major concentration is in the areas of Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery including Eyelift and Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, Nasal Surgery, Body contouring and Mommy Makeover tummy and Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Laser Skin Resurfacing and Injectables.

He is the only Plastic Surgeon in the world to have received the coveted 5-Star Diamond Award from the American Association of Hospitality Sciences and to date, the only Medical Doctor to have received the coveted Buffalo-Niagara Business Ethics Award which he and his team received in 2017.

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