Beauty Doc Blog

Growing older comes with many benefits. We gain experience, wisdom, insight and strengthened relationships with the ones we love. However, we also gain wrinkles and sagging skin, which may not be everyone’s idea of “growing old gracefully”. Cosmetic surgery can help keep the signs of aging at bay, and a brow lift might be just the procedure you need to appear younger, fresher and rejuvenated.

Brow Lifts: The Basics

A brow lift is a procedure that affects the forehead and upper area of the nose. It is also sometime known as a forehead lift. The results of a brow lift will be decreased wrinkles and creases along the forehead and upper bridge of the nose, otherwise known as “frown lines”. It can also tighten the skin on the brow to reduce a sagging appearance. Many people combine this procedure with Botox or other procedures that eliminate “smile line” around the mouth and lower nose in order to tackle the majority of wrinkles on their face.

The Procedure

Your doctor will administer anesthesia before the surgery. Once administered, the surgeon will make the incisions. These can be along the hairline at the front of the head or at the temples, depending on your personal situation and the doctor’s decisions. An endoscope might be used to monitor the skin and muscle under the surface, especially for procedures that focus on repositioning a sagging brow. The use of an endoscope can sometimes reduce the chances of post-surgical numbness of the forehead.

Healing and results

After a brow lift, you will usually experience some swelling which will minimize the immediately recognizable results. It can take anywhere between five and ten days to wounds to heal. During this time, other areas of your face, such as your cheeks, may experience some bruising and swelling as well.

In most cases, the total recovery time will be less than two weeks. In this period, it is important that you closely follow your doctor’s recommendations and avoid any activities which would aggravate your wounds.

The results of this surgery will be long-lasting. You will notice improved appearance as time goes on, and it may take up to two months for the full effects of the surgery to be visible. Your skin will be tighter, firmer, and have fewer wrinkles than before.

How to Maintain a Young Appearance

After the brow lift, you should try to incorporate constant sun-protection into your lifestyle. Sun damage to the skin causes wrinkles, and could make the results of your brow lift disappear quickly.

Also, ask your doctor for advice on maintaining your appearance. There are several products and lifestyle choices that can drastically affect your appearance, such as topical creams and smoking. By opting for a brow lift surgery you can improve your appearance and improve your self-esteem in the process.