Brow Lifts
Indications for a brow (forehead)
lift include visible signs of aging, such
as deep forehead creases, hooding over
the eyes, drooping eyebrows and frown
lines above the nose and in the crow's
feet area. The procedure involves removing
excess tissue (see section on Endoscopic
Surgery) and redraping the skin to smooth
the forehead, lift the upper eyelids and
minimize frown lines.
The brow lift is typically
performed on men and women in their 40s
to 60s to slow the signs of aging, but
it is also appropriate for younger patients
with droopy brows or furrows above the
nose. The surgery takes from one to two
hours and is generally performed in an
outpatient setting on patients under either
general anesthesia or local anesthesia
with sedation.
After a brow lift, the patient
may experience temporary headaches as
well as swelling and bruising that may
last from two to three weeks. Itching
is another transient side-effect. Numbness
and itching in the forehead and scalp
region may be prolonged, and the patient
may have to endure some hair loss for
a few weeks to several months.
Infection and bleeding are
risks, and noticeable and excessive scarring
can occur. In some cases, hair loss may
be permanent along the scar edges. Nerve
injury can cause muscle weakness and loss
of forehead or eyebrow movement on one
or both sides, either temporary, or rarely,
permanent. However, complications are
rare and usually minor.
After a brow lift, the patient
can generally go back to work within seven
to 10 days and resume strenuous activities
within a few weeks. Sun exposure (even
with sunscreen) should be limited for
several months.
The effects of a brow lift
endure for five to 10 years, sometimes
even longer.
Is this procedure right
for you? Get started today and give us
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