Are you frustrated with sagging skin in your forehead region? Then the forehead lift and eyebrow lift, also called "the brow lift", may be just what you're seeking. This popular procedure is used to help reverse the aging process (think deep wrinkles and creases across your forehead caused by years of facial expressions and environmental effects).
Am I a Good Candidate for Brow Lift Procedure?
All men and women whose wrinkles and creases across your forehead -- caused by facial sagging are the good candidates for this procedure
Younger people can also benefit if they have inherited a low brow or have a deep frown, typically an inherited problem.
The Procedure:
The procedure involves maneuvering and removing tissues that cause sagging in the forehead, upper eyelids, and eyebrows. This is sometimes done along with a facelift or nose reshaping surgery to create an overall improved appearance.
There are two methods for lifting the forehead and eyebrow areas. The classic lift involves one continuous incision beginning at the ears and going up around the hair line. The endoscopic lift involves a few shorter incisions in the scalp; it typically means far shorter recovery time, and minimal scarring.
Common Side Effects:
You will probably experience swelling and bruising for the first week. Most people need a painkiller after surgery.
Recovery:
Your recovery is going to vary depending upon which procedure you had. In either case, you will have stitches or staples in the incisions that will need to be removed in about a week. If you have temporary fixation screws, which are used to temporarily hold the elevated brow in place, these will be removed in about two weeks. You may also experience itching, which can last for a few months, as well as numbness or tingling, which will subside over time.
Return to Work
Most patients can return to work or school within 10 days, some sooner, depending on which procedure you underwent and your own personal rate of recovery.
Results:The cosmetic effects of this procedure generally last from five to ten years.