Browlift

A brow lift is a proven procedure that safely and effectively:

• Elevates drooping brows

• Smoothes horizontal lines and furrows of the forehead

• Restores a calm, youthful appearance to the upper face

Although most patients undergoing brow lifts are between the ages of 40 and 60, the procedure can be performed at any age if the person is in good health. Dr. Shafaie will meet with you for a consultation before your procedure to determine if you are a good candidate for brow lift.

Brow Lift Procedure

A brow lift involves tightening loose skin and removing any excess. As a result, forehead wrinkling and drooping brows are corrected. If necessary, your surgeon will alter the muscle that causes vertical lines between the brows. Repositioning forehead skin may be necessary to achieve the optimal improvement in brow lift surgery, attracting attention to opened, more inviting eyes. New techniques include using lighted scopes placed through small, well-hidden incisions within your hairline. This leads to less swelling and bruising, making your recovery time much quicker.

The brow lift procedure itself typically takes between 1 to 2 hours to complete, and is most commonly performed with a combination of local anesthesia and sedation, although general anesthesia is sometimes used.

A brow lift can be performed by itself, but it is commonly performed with an eyelid lift or a facelift.

Recovery

Many of our brow lift patients report that they experience minimal discomfort after their procedure, however, this can be controlled with prescribed medication. Most are able to return to work after 7 to 10 days, and resume strenuous activities after about a month.

Written by: Brenton Koch