Brow Lift

Description:
Years of furrowing your brow in stress can leave you with a forehead that does not look pleasing. Excess skin and fat can accumulate between and underneath the eyebrow, making you look older than you really are. A Brow Lift can correct this problem, giving you back the youthful vibrance you once had.

The Procedure:
The procedure starts with the removal of excess skin and fat. The remaining tissue is then contoured into a more aesthetically pleasing shape.

Time Required:
The length of the procedure varies based on the individual case but 1-3 hours is typical.

In/Out Patient:
Outpatient.

Side Effects:
Side effects from a brow lift may include, tingling, swelling and lost of sensitivity in the treatment area. This afflictions pass within a few weeks.

Risks:
All surgical procedures carry some risks. A Brow Lift specifically runs the risk of, permanent numbness in the treatment area, scaring, and temporary hairloss at the site of the treatment.

Duration of Results:
The results of a Brow Lift are very long lasting. However the effects of aging and gravity may make another Brow Lift necessary.

Recovery Time:
Patients are allowed to go home immediately following surgery. Sutures stay in for 5-7 days. Work can usually be started less than a week after surgery but strenuous activities should be avoided for up to three weeks.

Insurance:
Due to the cosmetic nature of Brow Lifts, they are not usually covered by insurance.

Level of Discomfort:
Most patients describe the discomfort as mild and it usually recedes within a day or two. It can be dealt with through oven the counter pain medication.

Anesthesia:
Usually a local anesthetic with sedation employed. Some surgeons may opt for general anesthesia,

Also Known As:
"Brow lift" is often used interchangeably with "forehead lift," or as a natural compliment to it.