Brow Lift
Forehead Lift
A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, reduces wrinkles, improves frown lines and places the eyebrows in a youthful position.
INTRODUCTION
What is a brow lift?
A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift:
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Reduces the wrinkle lines that develop horizontally across the forehead, as well as those that occur on the bridge of the nose, between the eyes
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Improves frown lines, the vertical creases that develop between the eyebrows
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Raises sagging brows that are hooding the upper eyelids
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Places the eyebrows in an alert and youthful position
Other cosmetic procedures that may be performed with a brow lift include:
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Upper and or lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
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Facelifting
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Skin resurfacing techniques
Who is a good candidate for a
brow lift?
You may be a candidate for brow lift surgery if you:
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Are physically healthy
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Nonsmoker
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Have a positive outlook and realistic goals
As we age, unsightly wrinkle lines may appear on the forehead. Frown lines between the brows can make us look angry or "too serious." Skin relaxation may cause the eyebrows to drop, hooding our upper eyelids and making us look tired. If you are bothered by these signs of aging in the brow region, a brow lift may be right for you.
Your Health & Safety
Before undergoing surgery requiring sedation or general anesthesia, a full medical history including diagnostic tests is recommended. Part of this medical history requires that you provide candid answers to questions about your general state of health, including:
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A full disclosure of health history including any illness, prior surgery of any kind and complications from prior surgery
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All types of allergies and any reaction to prior anesthesia
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Current medications, the use of vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drugs
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The use of oral contraceptives by women
Before surgery, you must follow all of your plastic surgeon's instructions. This may include:
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Cessation of smoking
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Stop taking certain types of medications that may increase your risk of abnormal bleeding
On the day of surgery, you may be asked to:
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Avoid eating or drinking anything within a defined time period prior to surgery
Follow all postoperative instructions carefully, including cleansing and at-home treatment regimens, and avoid sun exposure. Your cooperation will influence the outcome of your surgery.
