As we age, we tend to shrink, sag, and wrinkle. The speed of this aging process is different for everyone and largely influenced by genetics, sun exposure, and other factors. For some patients, they may start to notice more wrinkles involving their forehead and/or low or “heavy” brows. When these changes start to bother you, it may be time to consider a brow lift. At the time of your consultation, Dr. Li will analyze your brows and eyes in detail and discuss whether Brow Lift Surgery is a good option for you.
There are various types of brow lift surgery, and the appropriate choice will vary from person to person. Incisions can be hidden in the brows, upper eyelids, along the hairline or just behind it. When scars are placed behind the hairline, small cameras (Endoscopic Brow Lift) are typically used to perform the surgery. Lastly, when the brow is predominantly low in its lateral half, a modified Lateral Brow Lift procedure can be performed to alter only this portion of the brow while leaving the medial portion of the brow untouched.
KEY POINTS
SURGERY UNDER LOCAL OR GENERAL ANESTHETIC
GO HOME THE SAME DAY (DAY SURGERY)
RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN A WEEK
REWIND THE CLOCK BY 5-10 YEARS
LIFT SAGGING, HEAVY, OR LOW BROWS
IMPROVE THE SHAPE OF YOUR BROW
HIDE SCARS IN ADJACENT TO HAIR
UNCOVER AND BRIGTHEN YOUR EYES
WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE SURGERY
You will be evaluated by Dr. Li at the time of your initial consultation to determine if Brow Lift Surgery +/- Upper Eyelid Surgery is the best option for you
You will be required to quit smoking and oral contraceptives 4 weeks before surgery
You will need to complete testing before surgery, which may include a physical with your PCP/primary physician, blood work, and an ECG
Prescriptions for your surgery will be sent to your local pharmacy, please obtain these medications ahead of time and bring them to your surgery
A deposit is required to secure your surgery date
Full payment is required 2 weeks before surgery; payment options include cash, cashier's check, or credit through Alphaeon or CareCredit
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SURGERY
General anesthesia can sometimes cause generalized body soreness and fatigue for a couple of days
Maximum discomfort will occur in the first few days after surgery and gradually improve
You will not be allowed to engage in any significant exercise (e.g. running, lifting weights) for 4 weeks
You may develop temporary irritation of your eyes after surgery; this improves over the course of 6 weeks
You may experience temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, or a burning sensation involving your forehead and brows; bruising and swelling takes several weeks to improve; numbness takes a couple months to normalize
Scars may be red and firm for approximately 6 months before they soften and fade