Brow lift

A thorough discussion must be made with your plastic surgeon, to include your surgical goals, medical conditions, drug allergies and medical treatments as well as previous surgeries. Other available options and the likely outcomes of the brow lift, including risks or potential complications, should be explained to you.

You may be asked to get blood tests or a medical evaluation to assess your fitness for anesthesia. 

If you have an underlying medical condition and you are on certain medications, the dosage or consumption instructions may be changed prior to your surgery. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs or herbal supplementations as they can increase bleeding in surgery, unless indicated by your doctor.

Brow lift procedure is usually done under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. 

The procedure can be performed in different ways, ie endoscopic or open.

Endoscopic – A tube with a camera on the end and special instruments are placed through small incisions made within the hairline. This allows the tissue and muscle beneath the skin to be adjusted, correcting the source of visible creases and furrows in the forehead. Anchor devices likes Endotine or screws may be inserted to lift tissues. The scars are usually almost invisible if heal properly.

Open- Some surgeons prefer to perform this procedure through a “coronal incision” .This incision is created from ear to ear across the top of the head within the hair- bearing skin. The forehead skin is then lifted and any muscle adjustment can be performed under direct visualization. The resulting scar is well concealed within the hair, making it hardly visible.

For women with very high foreheads, an incision just at the anterior hairline may be recommended. This way the brow can be lifted without altering the height of the front hairline. The resulting scar, whilst somewhat visible, can often be hidden with bangs.