Due to regular muscle action, lines and wrinkles naturally emerge on the forehead as we age, making us appear older than we would want. Furthermore, the horizontal lines across the forehead, as well as the small vertical lines between the brows, might make us appear furious, worried, or simply unapproachable.
These types of features can make a person look unappealing. Fortunately, Brow Lift Surgery exists to fix these issues. But what is it? Let’s find out.
What is?
A brow lift is a surgical technique that lifts the skin of the forehead to lift a sagging brow, smooth creases, and wrinkles, and rejuvenate the upper half of your face.
This outpatient technique, also known as a forehead lift, is frequently paired with a facelift or eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) for total facial rejuvenation.
There are a variety of forehead lift procedures available, some of which are more invasive than others. Results can be dramatic and long-lasting when performed by a board-certified facial cosmetic surgeon or plastic surgeon.
Pros
- A Brow Lift Surgery can smooth severe forehead creases and elevate drooping skin that causes droopy brows, which noninvasive procedures like Botox can’t achieve.
- It can also help to balance out asymmetry in the face. Patients with severe asymmetry may opt for a unilateral brow lift, which involves surgery on only one side of the forehead.
- The procedure itself takes about an hour or two, and you’ll be able to return home the same day.
- Brow lifts have a high level of patient satisfaction. According to a study published in JAMA Plastic Surgery, 93 per cent of patients were satisfied with their endoscopic brow lift outcomes, and 96 per cent indicated they would suggest the surgery to others.
Cons
- The skin on the brow is just smoothed and elevated with a brow lift. While raising the brow can assist in lessening the appearance of sagging top lids (also known as hooding), it cannot remove excess skin from the covers; only an upper lid blepharoplasty can do so.
- Although contemporary surgical treatments are better at decreasing the size of scars and hiding them under your hair, some people will have noticeable scarring.
- As with any cosmetic procedure, results aren’t always as expected.
- Long-term numbness around the incision sites is a possible side effect.
- Hair loss around the incision areas might be temporary or permanent.
Popular Types
There are two of the most popular Brow Lift Surgeries being done right now.
Hairline
Patients with a receding or high hairline may benefit from this procedure.
Excess skin and tissue from the top of the forehead are removed through an incision slightly below the hairline (rather than the scalp).
Temporal
This limited technique, also known as a lateral incision lift, elevates only the outer portion of your brow.
The incisions are slightly longer (approximately 1-inch long) than those used in endoscopic procedures. They are hidden behind your hairline above each temple, allowing your surgeon to lift just enough tissue to raise the outer margins of your brows.
Price: Justifiable?
The cost of a Brow Lift Surgery is determined by the procedure’s intricacy, the surgeon’s level of experience, the location of their clinic, and whether you have local or general anaesthesia.
Remember that the procedure is considered cosmetic surgery hence health insurance usually does not cover it.
A brow lift can significantly improve your outer looks. But keep in mind that the effects of a brow lift won’t remain indefinitely. Your facial skin may begin to droop again as you become older. Sun damage can also cause your skin to age.