Changing Your Look With A Brow Lift
In the world of cosmetic surgery, the brow lift (also known as a forehead lift) is becoming an increasingly popular choice in enhancing ones appearance. The brow lift is specifically designed elevate the brow position and decrease the deep wrinkles in the area between the eye brows.
The brow lift is often used in combination with other procedures such as an eyelid surgery or a face lift. It is generally performed on an outpatient basis.
The
Different Types of Brow Lifts
A surgeon will turn to one of two approaches towards lifting the forehead and eyebrow region of your face. The first is called the classic lift, while the second is referred to as an endoscopic lift. The classic lift is performed by creating one uninterrupted incision, starting at the same level as your ears and continuing up towards the hairline. Working with your hairline, your surgeon will adjust the incision to prevent visible scarring.
With the endoscopic lift, the surgeon will insert a small camera connected to a thin tube (called a scope) into an incision located near the hairline so that the surrounding muscles and tissues are visible on a screen. This information is then used to make decisions regarding additional changes to the brow lift. During the procedure, a surgeon may use anywhere from two to six small incisions in the hairline. From the incisions, the skin of the forehead as well as the hair bearing skin at the top of the head will be lifted up with special instruments. The skin will be moved back, causing the eyebrow region to be raised.
For many patients, the brow lift is a perfect solution to heaviness in the upper eye lid region created by a drooping brow. Many patients choose the surgery because they feel they look sad, angry or tired, and are looking for a more youthful appearance. The brow lift lessens forehead lines, smoothes out the skin and creates a more alert and youthful appearance.
The Surgery
The
surgery will take place on an outpatient
basis, and can be performed under
general anesthesia. Most surgeries
will take anywhere from two to three
hours, and are often combined with
other surgeries such as eyelid or
facelifts.
Postoperatively, the patient can expect swelling and bruising. Applying an ice compress may help decrease both the swelling and the purple bruising that may occur. As you recover, you will notice the improvement around the eyebrow area of your face.
Your surgeon will be able to provide you with more information, and be able to share with you the results you can expect, based on your facial structure and your desired results. To find out more about a brow lift, schedule a consultation with your cosmetic surgeon.
Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery offers you two of today’s top doctors in the field of plastic surgery. Dr Randolph C Robinson is double board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr Jeremy Z Williams completed extensive training in plastic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD before returning to his native home, Colorado. Both are committed to providing you with top quality care, from your initial consultation to your full post-operative recovery. Please contact their Denver, Colorado office at 303-706-1100 to learn which type of breast plastic surgery is right for you.