Eyebrow lift

CANDIDATES

Adults who have a low brow or who already have deep frown lines due to stress or over activity of muscles may benefit from the procedure, sagging or low position of the eyebrows, tired or sad appearance, and deep horizontal creases across the forehead, frown lines, or furrows, between the eyebrows and sometimes across the top of the nose.

OBJECTIVES

Correct drooping eyebrows; deep frown lines, horizontal creases across the forehead. It is usually performed with a facelift, which removes excess skin and tightens muscles the lower face. When there is excess skin in the upper and lower eyelids, eyelid surgery may be necessary with a forehead lift.

OPERATING TIME

1 to 1 and half hour.

PROCEDURES

Different incisions can be used according to each problem. It can be in the scalp, beginning above the ears and hidden within the hair. Sometimes, the incision has to be placed in front of the hairline. Through the incision, wrinkles and frown lines are treated, excess skin is removed, and the eyebrow scan is adjusted. Another technique uses an endoscope, attached to a video camera. Through tiny incisions in the scalp, the endoscope allows the plastic surgeon to see and work on the forehead wrinkles. The advantage of this technique is that it requires very small incisions, but it is not for all patients.

ANESTHESIA

General or Local with sedation.

RECOVERY

Some mild discomfort can be controlled with oral painkillers. Swelling and bruising of the forehead may occur and may involve the eyelid and cheek areas. This usually resolves in 15 days. Camouflage makeup can help after the first 48 hours. Numbness and itching of the scalp can last for a few weeks.

RISKS

Fortunately, significant complications from a forehead lift are infrequent. Some of the minor complications include hematoma (an accumulation of blood under the skin that may require removal), infection and reactions to anesthesia. In some instances, prolonged numbness and itching can occur, minor temporary hair loss at the site of the incisions.

DETAILS

Recovery time varies depending on the type of surgery and incisions, but it is frequently possible to resume normal activities in just a few days. However, strenuous activity and exercising should be avoided for the first month.

DURATION OF RESULTS

Several years. Sometimes permanent.

THERAPY

Antibiotic, pain killer, and anti-swelling after surgery and some anti-scar prevention treatment is recommended.