Brow lift, also known as forehead lift or forehead rejuvenation, is a cosmetic procedure to lift the eyebrows. A brow lift improves the appearance of the forehead, brow and eye area by elevating the soft tissue and skin of the forehead and brow. If you have low, drooping eyebrows or asymmetry, you can opt for an eyebrow lift. A brow lift can also boost your self-confidence. A brow lift can be done alone or in combination with other facial procedures, such as eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or a facelift.
During Surgery
Brow lift techniques vary depending on the results you want. The specific technique your surgeon chooses will determine the location of the incisions and the resulting scars. Your doctor may use one of the following techniques:
Endoscopic brow lift. Your surgeon will make several small incisions behind your hairline. He or she will then insert a long thin tube with a small camera (endoscope) mounted on its tip and a light bulb through one of the incisions to view your underlying muscles and tissues. Using an instrument inserted through another incision, your surgeon will lift your forehead tissues and replace them with stitches, small screws, or another technique. will fix it. Your incisions are then closed with stitches or small clips.
Coronal brow lift. Your surgeon will make an incision at the top of your head behind your hairline, from ear to ear, or essentially at the top of your head. The scalp in front of the incision will lift your forehead to its new position so that it overlaps the scalp behind it. The overlapping scalp is then removed and the remaining scalp is stitched together. This technique is typically not done on people with a high hairline, thin hair, or those who are likely to lose their hair.
Hairline brow lift. Your surgeon will make an incision between the top of your forehead and the beginning of your hairline. It will remove a small amount of skin and tissue from the upper part of your forehead instead of your scalp. As a result, your hairline will not recede. If a person has a high hairline, a hairline brow lift is often used.
Brow lift surgery usually takes one to two hours.
After Surgery
After a brow lift, your forehead may be wrapped loosely to minimize swelling. A small tube may be placed along the incision site to drain excess blood or fluid. Your doctor will give you specific instructions on how to care for your incisions. In the first few days after a brow lift:
Rest with your head elevated and take pain medication as recommended by your doctor.
Apply cold compresses to relieve swelling
Avoid subjecting your incisions to excessive pressure or movement
As your incisions heal, you may experience itching and numbness, which will likely subside over time. If your incisions are covered with bandages, your doctor will likely remove them within one to three days. Stitches will typically be removed within seven to 10 days after surgery. Ask your doctor if it is OK to continue daily activities such as washing, drying, and bathing your hair. Be aware that swelling may last for several weeks. The incision lines will disappear over time.
| Action: | Brow Lift Surgery |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 1-3 Hours |
| Anesthesia: | General Anesthesia |
| Hospital: | European Approved Hospitals |
| Healing Time: | 2-3 Months |
| Expected Result: | Permanent improvement in the appearance of the face and eyebrow area above the eyes. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to understand drooping eyebrows?
The area of the eyebrows closest to the ear tends to fall off with age. This fall; It causes the skin between the eyebrow and the eye to appear swollen and the upper eyelid to appear wrinkled. The increase in bagging and swelling that occurs over time leads to a tired and aged appearance.
What is an endoscopic brow lift?
Endoscopic brow lift is performed using an endoscope, or a small camera placed under the skin on a thin probe. The endoscope transmits images to a monitor in the operating room, which the surgeon uses to guide his work. Many small incisions are hidden behind the hairline. Endoscopic brow lift is beneficial for people who do not need much lift.
What is a non-surgical eyebrow lift?
Ulthera uses ultrasound energy to rejuvenate your eyes and tighten the skin on your forehead non-invasively (without incisions) by stimulating collagen growth. This non-surgical brow lift produces gradual visible results over up to six months.
When will I see the results of my brow lift surgery?
The results of a brow lift begin to appear as the swelling subsides. Full results should be visible within a few months. Numbness throughout the incisions should subside by six months after surgery, but may remain indefinitely in a few patients.
How to get raised eyebrows?
After achieving the raised eyebrow look by combing the inner parts of your eyebrows completely upwards and the outer parts at a 45-degree angle, you can apply an eyebrow pencil to the tail part of your eyebrows.