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Brow Lift, also known as Forehead Lift, alters those tissues (skin and
muscle) that through increasing age cause furrowing of the forehead.
Brow Lift is frequently combined with a Face-Lift
and / or Blepharoplasty.
Who is suitable for brow lift?
A brow lift is most commonly performed in
the 40-60 age range to minimize the visible effects of aging. However,
it can also help people of any age who have developed furrows or frown
lines due to stress or muscle activity.
Individuals with inherited conditions, such
as a low, heavy brow or furrowed lines above the nose can achieve a
more alert and refreshed look with this procedure.
What to think about at this stage
It is important that, before you see the
surgeon, you consider what you are trying to achieve from your surgery.
Smokers are advised to stop smoking for at least two weeks prior to
surgery, in order to help healing and reduce the risk of infection.
Smoking reduces the blood supply to the thin skin flaps created by the
surgeon.
How is brow lift performed?
Basically, there are two surgical options;
Open Brow Lift and Endoscopic Brow Lift.
- Most cases are performed under general
anaesthetic, although local anaesthetic with sedation is possible
- Most patients remain in hospital
overnight
- The operation takes one or two hours
- If your work is not physical, expect to
return to work after one week
- Expect to be back to normal physical
exercise within four weeks
- Open brow Lift- A coronal (crown)
incision is made. It begins at about ear level and runs across the top
of the forehead well behind the hairline. The underlying tissue is also
removed to create a smooth, more youthful appearance.
- Endoscopic Brow Lift- 3 or more short
incisions are made in the scalp, through which an endoscope is inserted
to view the tissues of the forehead. A separate instrument is then
inserted through an additional incision to lift these structures and
remove or otherwise alter the tissues.
Following the operation
As with all surgery, you must expect to
feel bruised and sore. A bandage is applied to the forehead for two
days to reduce swelling. Sutures are removed after one week. You may
also be asked to keep your head elevated for a few days to help the
swelling go down.
Risks & Complications
Cosmetic surgery is amongst the very safest
of medical procedures. However, all patients must understand and accept
that no surgical procedure is absolutely free from risk.
“Patient Guide” for Brow Lift.
How long will the results of your
brow lift last?
Often, patients don't realize how much their
sagging forehead contributed to the signs of aging until they see how
much younger and more rested they appear after the lift. Although a
brow lift does not stop the clock, it can minimize the appearance of
aging for years.
You will always look younger than you
otherwise would, but over the years your face will continue to age.
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