subject: Brow Lift: Tips About Recovery And Results [print this page] As a person ages, their skin begins to lose elasticity and therefore starts to sag. One area on the face where this can be a problem is the forehead and brow area. Creases often form and folds begin to appear above the brows and between the eyes.
This can make a person appear older than they are, tired and even crabby. If this sounds familiar to you, the brow lift may be the surgery to alleviate this unfortunate look.
A brow lift is a surgical procedure performed by a board certified plastic surgeon. It is also synonymous with an eyebrow or forehead lift. During the procedure, excess skin is cut away and the remainder is pulled tightly and re-stitched into the healing position.
There are three different methods for this procedure, the Coronal, the Hairline and the Endoscopic. With the Coronal technique, the incision is made on the top of the head from one ear to the other. The forehead area is pulled up and the stitches are made within the scalp, which is a great place to hide stitches since the hair will grow over it.
If a receding hairline is a problem, then the method to be used is the Hairline Brow Lift. In this procedure, the incision is made at the top of the forehead next to the line of hair. This skin is then pulled upward and sutured. If this is the process chosen, it would be a good idea to incorporate bangs into one's hairstyle.
The third type is the Endoscopic and involves the use of a tiny camera to internally make the adjustments. With this method, tiny screws are often used to secure the results as the healing takes place.
Each of these choices has pros and cons depending on the individual case. An initial appointment with a plastic will most likely answer the question of best option.
This procedure is performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately two to three hours. It may be done either on an outpatient basis or occasionally with an overnight hospital stay. There will be some pain but it will be managed with the use of over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers.
Swelling and bruising will occur but should disappear by the end of the third week. After four to six weeks, the final result should be evident and will last from five to seven years.
