Brow Lift Overview

A brow lift removes frown lines or deep vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows and corrects droopy skin underneath the eyebrows. Excess tissue and skin are removed, muscles tightened, and remaining skin repositioned to create an invigorated, more youthful and rested appearance.

Time Required

About 1-3 hours are usually needed for brow lift surgery. Time requirements can, of course, vary between each unique case.

Side Effects

Brow lift side effects can include temporary swelling, numbness (that may turn into itchiness), and bruising. Temporary loss of sensation.

Risks

All surgical procedures carry a risk of infection, bleeding, or reaction to anesthesia. Specific brow lift risks can include:

• Permanent Numbness
• Temporary hair loss in area of incision, rarely permanent
• Nerve injury, may lead to need for revision surgery
• Obvious scarring

Results Duration

Brow lift results can be very long lasting, but may change as a result of aging and gravity, creating need for revision brow lift.

Recovery

Protective bandages are worn home from surgery, and usually for several days following

Sutures usually removed about 5-7 days after surgery

Brow lift recovery usually progresses such that patients can return to work at the time of suture removal(5-7 days after surgery), but strenuous activity should be avoided for at least 3 weeks after surgery

Discomfort Level

Brow lift pain and discomfort will be experienced at minimal levels for a day or two following surgery, and can be easily controlled with standard pain medication.

Anesthesia

For a brow lift, anesthesia of choice is usually local with sedation. Some doctors may choose to use general anesthesia.

Inpatient/Outpatient

Outpatient.

Can be combined with

For enhanced results, brow lift surgery can be combined with:

• Blepharoplasty
• Facial Implants
• Facelift
• Laser Skin Resurfacing

Brow lift also known as

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