Brow Lift
A brow lift will address both a loss in skin elasticity and
cumulative skin damage caused by sun exposure and the natural
ageing process. It is commonly performed with facelift and eyelid
surgery. Our surgeons are sensitive to achieving subtle aesthetic
results in all facial surgery procedures.
Process
A brow lift will usually require general anaesthetic and an
overnight stay. This will depend on each individual procedure,
patient and surgeon preference.
There are various brow lift options, and your surgeon will
discuss these to determine the best option for you. It is likely
you will have a variation of either the open technique or an
endoscopic brow lift.
The open technique involves one long incision being made
(generally) on and across the natural hairline. The skin on the
forehead is then lifted from the muscles and tissues so that it can
be removed. The eyebrows may also be raised, with excess skin being
trimmed away.
With an endoscopic brow lift, your surgeon will make between
three and five small incisions across your forehead. An endoscope –
a small tube with a camera on the end and attached to a monitor –
is inserted through the incisions to allow the surgeon a good view
of the muscles and tissues beneath the skin. These may be removed
or slackened and your eyebrows may also be lifted and secured with
stitches beneath the skin to their new position.
Post-surgery
Recuperation will depend on the individual but you will be
required to take two weeks off work immediately following your
surgery, during which time you must also avoid any strenuous
activity. Bruising and swelling will generally subside within two
weeks.
The effects of a brow lift are permanent.