Brow/Forehead Lift
The perpetual, dynamic force of gravity and aging cause the eyebrows and forehead to descend. As the brows fall, they push the redundant skin of the upper face onto the upper eyelid causing a crowded look to the area of the eyes. The brow and forehead will appear heavy and thickened with deep creases often setting in between the brows. This can lead to a harsh or angry look even when one doesn’t mean for it to. Others look tired and fatigued, and women may have difficulty applying mascara or other make-up to the area. Many patients seeking facial rejuvenation surgery are unaware of the impact sagging eyebrows have on an aged appearance. A youthful upper face is an important ingredient for a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance. Improvement of the upper face most commonly comes by way of a browlift. The browlift operation is usually performed along with a forehead lift in general, and these are often combined with facelift, eyelid surgery, or laser skin resurfacing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is a good time to have a brow/forehead lift?
Anytime the brows and forehead are unpleasantly sagging and contributing to an aged appearance is an acceptable time for this procedure. Most patients choosing this procedure are in their 40’s to 60’s, but the procedure can be performed at any age.
Where does the brow/forehead lift take place?
This procedure is often performed in Dr. Sparano’s procedure room with local anesthesia and sedation. When the procedure is combined with other surgeries, it often is scheduled instead in an outpatient operating room setting.
Aren’t there different kinds of brow/forehead lifts? Where are the incisions for each?
There are indeed different approaches to lifting the brows and forehead. Each case needs to be tailored to the individual’s anatomical circumstances. A traditional forehead lift involves an incision on top of the head, somewhere behind the hairline and disguised by hair. For individuals without hair or with receding hair, sometimes the best choice is to disguise the incision for the lift in one of the wrinkles of the forehead or adjacent to the eyebrows. Endoscopic procedures have become popular and utilize several small, well-hidden incisions just behind the hairline.
What is the recovery like after a brow/forehead lift?
Some swelling, temporary numbness, and mild bruising are common after this procedure. The level of post-operative discomfort is usually mild and easily controlled with an appropriate pain medication. Swelling and bruising can last as long as 3 weeks after the surgery, but there are ways to mask discoloration with the appropriate make-up when necessary.
How much time off from my daily activities should I schedule?
Most patients return to their normal daily activities within 7-10 days.
When can I return to exercise after the procedure?
Exercise and strenuous work or activities are restricted for 3 weeks after the surgery.
