A brow lift or a forehead lift is a very common cosmetic surgery that enhances the forehead skin as well as the upper eye lids and eyebrows in order to achieve a more youthful appearance. The brow lift is a relatively simple procedure that involves just a few steps. Every year, thousands of people undergo brow lift surgery and end up with extremely successful results.
As the natural aging process causes facial muscles to lose their tone and start to sag, the weight of the forehead and eyebrows can press down on the eyelids and give eyes a tired and more faded appearance. Brow lifts are becoming an increasingly popular procedure designed to lift the sagging brow and relieve some of the weight on the eye area for a subtle, well rested look.
A cosmetic surgeon performs a brow lift using an endoscopic route most of the time, which means that several very small incisions are made to allow access for a camera and tiny tools. Brow lift patients can expect a relatively fast recovery time, with headaches, facial bruising and scalp numbness being the most common side effects, disappearing within a few months.
A brow lift is custom tailored for each patient according to their unique needs and goals. A brow lift has the potential to reduce the bulk of the heavy frowning muscles in the forehead and give the eye area a lighter and more refreshed appearance. Brow lifts often reduce the need for Botox treatments, as they decrease the weight and pressure on the very areas Botox is intended to treat.
Cosmetic surgeons customize each brow lift for each patient to make sure that their facial structure and basic facial characteristics remain unchanged, with a smooth, subtle and relaxed appearance being the intended result.
Brow lifts surgery is performed when a patient is interested in reducing the horizontal lines that appear on the forehead, between the eyes or on the bridge of one’s nose. Over time, frown lines that appear in a vertical or triangular form may leave indentations on the forehead between the eyes. Due to the effects of aging, heavy and drooping brows can create a hood over the eyelids. Eyebrow lifts can create a youthful and sharper look as well as the possibility for greater vision without the obstruction of low hanging brows. The procedure does not usually have many severe side effects and it is considered a low risk surgery.
Patients who are in good health may be considered for a brow lift surgery. Concerns over a frustrated appearance or aging may lead a patient to seriously contemplate brow surgery. Undergoing a brow lift surgery can dramatically improve a person’s appearance and reduce the signs of aging. Also, if eyebrows are sagging in an extreme way, a brow lift may be necessary in order to improve vision.
Patients should consider their schedules when getting a brow lift. The approximate recovery time is 7 to 10 days. Many surgeons conclude that men and women who are over the age of 40 will be able to see positive results from a brow lift surgery. Some patients inherit lower brows and an early surgery may be considered for aesthetic purposes or for the sake of their eyesight. An ophthalmologist may determine that a brow lift surgery is needed for medical purposes. In this case, the patient’s insurance will likely cover the procedure.
Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons should be affiliated with American organizations that have members who are:
accredited
receive continued education
are employed through accredited medical facilities
are board certified and
have the appropriate medical training that is necessary in order to perform this skillful surgery.
Dr. Robert M. Schwarcz, M.D. is a New York, Manhattan based, cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon who specializes in brow lifts. Dr. Schwarcz is board certified and has affiliations with the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American College of Surgeons.
