What is a brow lift surgery?

A brow lift is also known as a forehead lift or forehead rejuvenation. It is a cosmetic procedure that improves the sagging in the forehead skin, upper eyelids, and eyebrows.

A brow lift can be done with other facial procedures such as eyelid surgery or facelift surgery.

When to go for a brow lift surgery?

A brow lift surgery is considered when you have low or sagging brows that are contributing to sagging upper eyelids.

Also, aging causes sagging eyebrows that make the brows move down. As skin soft tissues lose elasticity, the distance between the eyebrows and eyelashes also shortens.

What are the types of brow lift surgery?

There are usually two methods to lift your forehead and eyebrow areas-

Classic Lift– there is one single cut that begins at the level of your ears and goes up to around your hairline. The surgeon works to avoid visible scars.

Endoscopic lift– the surgeon makes a few shorter cuts on your scalp. With the help of devices, the surgeon uses small anchors to secure the tissue. Because the cuts are smaller, this procedure is less invasive also one will have minimal scarring and a shorter recovery time.

What are the expected results after a brow lift surgery?

After the successful procedure of raising the soft tissue and skin of your forehead and brow, a brow lift gives your face a more youthful appearance.

FAQs of brow lift surgery

Who is the best candidate for brow lift surgery?

The best candidate for brow lift surgery is those who have deep horizontal wrinkles on their forehead, between the eyes, or sagging eyes.

What can I expect during recovery?

Generally, in brow lift surgery the results are visible immediately. However, for the first few weeks, it is common to be swollen but results increase over time and scars also fade with time.

What are the risks associated with brow lifts?

Serious risks and complications are rare with this procedure. But some patients may suffer adverse reactions to anesthesia or some sought facial injury.