- About Brow Lift Procedure

- Good Candidates are

- During your consultations

- Prepare for the surgery

- Possible Risks and complications

- Surgery..time required

- My Recovery


About Brow Lift Procedure:

Brow lift surgery can be performed through multiple limited incisions hidden within the hairline or through a single incision in the natural crease of each upper eyelid.

When there is significant excess skin in the forehead, an alternate technique using a wide incision across the top of the scalp may be recommended.

During your consultation:

The success and safety of your brow lift procedure depends very much on your complete candidness during your consultation. You’ll be asked a number of questions about your expectations, desired outcome, health history, and lifestyle.

.. .Be prepared to discuss:

• Medical conditions, drug allergies and medical treatments
• Use of current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drugs
• Previous surgeries

.. .Your surgeon may:

• Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors
• Discuss the options available to you for facelift and facial rejuvenation
• Examine and measure different parts of your face
• Take photographs for your medical record
• Discuss your options and recommend a course of treatment
• Discuss likely outcomes of a facelift and any risks or potential complications

Preparing for surgery : ...............................................................................................................................
......Prior to surgery, you may be asked to:

• Get lab testing or a medical evaluation
• Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
• Stop smoking well in advance of surgery
• Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding

....Special instructions you receive will cover:

• What to do on the night before and morning of surgery
• The use of anesthesia during your brow lift
• Post-operative care and follow-up

Possible Risks and Complications :

Your plastic surgeon and/or staff will explain in detail the risks associated with surgery. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any risks and potential complications.

Risks and risk rates vary from patient to patient depending on a range of factors. The risks listed below are possible risks associated with this type of surgery and are mentioned regardless of how remote the possibility

.....Possible risks of eyelid surgery include:

• Unfavorable scarring
• Bleeding (hematoma)
• Infection
• Poor wound healing
• Anesthesia risks
• Blood clots
• Correctable hair loss at the incisions
• Elevated hairline
• Facial nerve injury with weakness or paralysis
• Facial asymmetry
• Skin loss
• Numbness or other changes in skin sensation or intense itching
• Changes in skin sensation
• Eye irritation or dryness
• Eyelid disorders that involve abnormal position of the upper eyelids (eyelid ptosis), loose eyelid skin, or abnormal laxness of the lower eyelid (ectropion) can coexist with sagging forehead and eyebrow structures; brow lift surgery will not correct these disorders; additional surgery may be required
• Fluid accumulation
• Pain, which may persist
• Skin contour irregularities
• Skin discoloration and swelling
• Sutures may spontaneously surface through the skin, become visible or produce irritation that require removal
• Possibility of revisional surgery

Surgery: time required 1 hour

My Recovery:

When your procedure is completed, your forehead may be taped and your head may be loosely wrapped to minimize swelling and bruising. A thin tube may be present to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect under the skin.

......Brow Lift Recovery time:

..........Swelling should subside in 1 - 2 weeks.
..........More strenuous activity: 2 - 3 weeks.
..........Final results may appear within 1-2 months.
..........Incision lines will continue to refine and fade for up to 1 year.