Am I A Good Candidate For A Brow Lift?

Candidates for a brow lift may be wanting to reduce signs of aging around the eyes and brows for a smoother forehead and reduction of loose skin. They must also be in good health and have realistic expectations for their outcome. During a thorough consultation at Plastic Surgery Group of Atlanta, Dr. Connors and Dr. Hart will evaluate your needs and goals to determine if you are a good candidate for a brow lift.

How Is A Brow Lift Performed?

There are several techniques that can be considered during a brow lift procedure. Some of the approaches are interchangeable with a forehead lift, but may be used to achieve different objectives.

Eyebrow Incision

Also known as a direct brow lift, this approach places the incision in the natural crease of the upper eyelid. Depending on the structure of the brow, an incision can also be made at the brow hairline to complete this process. Weak and sagging skin and tissue will be lifted and reattached to the brow bone. This approach does not affect the forehead and works to treat a sagging eyebrow and eyelid.

Endoscopic Brow Lift

This approach provides a subtle change in the position of the eyebrows. It uses several small incisions (1-inch or smaller) near the hairline of the forehead where an endoscope (specialized camera) is placed, and surgical tools are used to elevate the eyebrows. The stitches are located inside the incision to help minimize scarring. While this technique is a common approach, sometimes the results can be unpredictable.

Coronal Brow Lift

This approach places the incision lines several inches above the hairline of the head. These incisions are typically long, yet still hidden by the patient’s hair. This technique repositions the eyebrows by pulling them up to offer an alert and revitalized appearance. Sometimes hair will need to be removed during the incision closure process where the skin is reattached. This particular approach does offer dramatic results, and in most cases, actually repositions the hairline higher.

What Should I Expect During And After A Brow Lift?

All brow lifts are performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure in an accredited surgical facility. The surgery typically takes around 2 hours to complete depending on the approach. Patients can generally return to work and resume normal activities within a few days following surgery. Patients may feel that their new facial structure is not as symmetrical as it should be, nor how they anticipated. This is a common anxiety. Facial features will settle and take on a natural look within a few weeks. It may take several months for the optimal surgical results to take effect.

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