Browlift / Brow shaping
Brow lift, Endoscopic Brow lift, Forehead Rejuvenation, Plastic Surgery Brow Contouring, is a plastic surgery operation to correct drooping of the eyebrows and improvement of forehead creases and lines and to contour the forehead, to achieve a natural youthful appearance. Browlift may be combined with hairline advancement or hairline lowering.
Why have Brow lift, Forehead Rejuvenation, Brow Contouring Surgery?
Browlift, Forehead Rejuvenation surgery is performed to achieve a more youthful appearance of the eyebrows and forehead. Brow Contouring Surgery is used to correct asymmetry of the forehead and eyebrows. Browlifting to carried out to rejuvenate the upper face in combination with a Facelift to achieve an aesthetically balance appearance. Unfortunately,with advancing age and hyperactive muscles in the forehead creases and lines appear and the eyebrows droop. These can produce the typical tired appearance of the eyes and forehead.
Browlift, Forehead Rejuvenation Surgery, can enhance the appearance of the forehead and eyebrows to give a fresh,youthful look. The aim should always be to achieve a natural rejuvenation without an operated appearance. Refinements to the hairline can be performed in a Hairline Lowering Foreheadplasty (Browlift) if the forehead is too high. Contouring of the forehead can be achieved by either reduction of prominent brow rdiges or augmentation of the forehead.
The surgery can and is commonly combined with:
Eyebag surgery ( Blepharoplasty )
Facelift – ( Rhytidectomy )
The operation can be carried out either as an Open (Standard) Browlift or Endoscopic (Minimal Access) Browlift. Both require scars within the scalp, the extent of which will depend on the particular goals of surgery. The type of BrowLift, Forehead Rejuvenation surgery and /or treatment required to achieve the optimum result for you will depend on the deformity(s) and your goals and will be discussed at the time of your Consultation.
Remember surgery will not change you or solve any life crises, but should boost your self-confidence and enjoyment of life.
Q: What are the benefits of a BrowLift, Forehead Rejuvenation Surgery?
A: Since the introduction of BOTOX to rebalance the muscles of the upper face, many patients are able to achieve good rejuvenation of the upper face with surgery. A BrowLift is beneficial to elevate the drooping forehead and eyebrows to give a natural youthful fresh appearance. Browlift may be combined with hairline advancement or hairline lowering.
Q: Am I the ideal patient for a BrowLift, Forehead Rejuvenation Surgery?
A: The ideal patient for a BrowLift, Forehead Rejuvenation, has drooping of the forehead and eyebrows which is not corrected by effective BOTOX treatment. Patients should have normal hairline and forehead height not exceeding approximately 7cm. Receding hairline or high forehead may benefit from Hairline Lowering Foreheadplasty with advancement of the hairline to a normal position in combination with BrowLift.
Q: Does a BrowLift require a general anaesthetic or hospitalisation?
A: A BrowLift is performed under General anaesthetic with the need for 1 night stay in hospital.
Q: How long is the procedure?
A: The procedure normally takes 30 – 45 minutes to perform.
Q: What reassurance do I have with the BrowLift, Forehead Rejuvenation Surgery?
A: At LBPS, we understand that your decision to have BrowLift, Forehead Rejuvenation Surgery can be a daunting and anxious time for you. Our aim is to fully understand your concerns and desires, and assess your whole face, before agreeing on a treatment plan which is in your best interest. If for any reason you are unsuitable for BrowLift Surgery, you will be advised against this form of surgery. We will provide you with all the information you need and support before, during and after your surgery.
Q: How long is the recovery time?
A: Mild pain / discomfort is expected for 3 – 5 days. Patients can go back to their normal daily activities after 1 week, but avoid strenuous exercise / activity for 6 weeks including any contact sports.
Q: What about the results?
A: The results are first and foremost natural. The goals of BrowLift surgery are to restore an aesthetically pleasing upper face which is in balance with your facial features – i.e. looks natural and does not appear abnormal. Remember that it can take up to 3 – 6 months before the full healing and final appearance is achieved.
Q: What are the risks of BrowLift, Forehead Rejuvenation Surgery?
A: Common to all surgical procedures there are always risks associated with surgery. However, complications are uncommon. The most frequent is bruising following surgery and may take 2 weeks to resolve, while major bleeding is rare. Infection is infrequent (less than 0.5%) and will require a course of appropriate antibiotics. Hypertropic or keloid scarring is also rare but will require specific treatments to reduce the scarring. Reduced sensation over the scalp is expected and commonly returns within 3 – 6 months. Weakness of the forehead muscle (frontalis) is uncommon and usually temporary with recovery expected in 6 – 8 weeks.
Q: How long do the results last?
A: The results of BrowLift, Forehead Rejuvenation Surgery will last from 5 – 7 years depending on your individual anatomy and aging.
Q: Is there an alternative to BrowLift Surgery, Forehead Rejuvenation Surgery?
A: For selected patients, Silhouette BrowLift in combination with BOTOX treatment can achieve the desired goals. Injectable products, fillers such as Restylane or EVOLENCE can be beneficial in restoring volume in the aging forehead and eyebrows providing moderate BrowLifting and rejuvenation.
Q: What is the cost of BrowLift surgery?
A: The cost for BrowLift, Forehead Rejuvenation Surgery will depend on the ideal technique(s) required to achieve the optimum result. An accurate quotation will be provided at the time of your consultation.
