Brow Lift Surgery
As you age, you’ll likely notice that your forehead, eyelids, and eyebrow areas are developing wrinkles and fine lines.
A brow lift surgery from award-winning Dr. Emerick Salas at Salas Plastic Surgery Miami will rejuvenate your appearance by smoothing and lifting the upper third of your face.
What is brow lift surgery?
Brow lift surgery or forehead lift surgery is a cosmetic procedure that helps aging adults attain a more youthful appearance or assist with impaired vision due to a sagging brow or heavy eyelid. A plastic surgeon operates by repositioning and raising the eyebrows to reduce forehead wrinkles, frown lines between eyebrows, droopy upper eyelids, and other signs of aging.
Benefits of Brow Lift Surgery
Brow lift surgery or forehead lift surgery is a cosmetic procedure that helps aging adults attain a more youthful appearance or assist with impaired vision due to a sagging brow or heavy eyelid. A plastic surgeon operates by repositioning and raising the eyebrows to reduce forehead wrinkles, frown lines between eyebrows, droopy upper eyelids, and other signs of aging.
A brow lift is a common procedure because lifting the upper facial area and eliminating excess skin and tissue is effective, practical, and has several advantages. Some of the positive effects you may experience after receiving the surgery from Dr. Salas are:
- A less tired or angry facial expression to make you look friendlier and more approachable
- Wider eyes to make you appear more alert
- The ability to apply eye makeup with ease
- Smoother skin with fewer wrinkles between the eyebrows and no deep furrows on the forehead
Brow lift surgeries at Salas Plastic Surgery with Dr. Salas produce long-lasting results. The procedure isn’t a one-size-fits-all treatment, and we will tailor the surgery according to your unique needs to ensure beautiful results.
Which Brow Lift Technique Is Right for Me?
With this technique, the plastic surgeon will insert an endoscope with a tiny camera and light on the tip through a minor incision in the scalp right above the hairline. The light and camera allow the surgeon to see your forehead’s internal structures and muscles.
He will use the images projected on a screen from the camera to work within the area using a small tool in another small incision in the scalp. Dr. Salas will lift the forehead tissues and use sutures or tiny screws to secure the new placement.
A lateral brow lift or temporal brow lift targets the outer section of the eyebrow instead of the whole brow. The purpose is to alter the brow’s shape into something more attractive that shows fewer signs of aging. Dr. Salas can combine this procedure with a blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery to enhance your new, youthful appearance.
Dr. Salas performs the surgery by making small incisions near the hairline near the temples. Small lifts are due to a superficial dissection, while a deep dissection creates a minimal lift.
Also known as a coronal brow lift, the conventional brow lift uses a horizontal incision across the top of the scalp, going from ear to ear. Your hair will hide the scar.
During the procedure, the surgeon will dissect your forehead to make muscle adjustments with direct visualization. Once he repositions the upper third of the forehead appropriately, he will remove excess skin and create a smooth, firm surface on the upper dermal layer.
This procedure is a surgical correction for the loss of soft tissue elasticity in the upper region of the face. Without skin elasticity, excess skin in the forehead will droop, creating deep furrows and wrinkles. With a pretrichial forehead lift, the plastic surgeon will reposition the underlying tissues and muscles, giving the upper third of your face a refreshed appearance.
It’s possible to combine a pretrichial forehead lift with a facelift, which addresses sagging skin in the lower third of the face.
Are There Any Risks Associated with Brow Lift Surgery?
Dr. Salas and the professionals at Salas Plastic Surgery Miami take all precautions necessary to ensure the safety and positive results of all cosmetic surgeries we provide. However, any time you choose to enhance your appearance through surgical means, even for outpatient procedures, it’s essential for you to understand the associated risks.
- Infection
- Issues with anesthesia
- Bleeding
- Hair loss around the incision sites
- Scarring
- Numbness
Before the surgery, Dr. Salas and the anesthesiologist will discuss the surgery’s risks and answer all of your questions.
How Is the Brow Lift Procedure Performed?
The exact procedure for a brow lift surgery will depend on your medical history, the doctor’s chosen surgical technique, and your facial enhancement goals. However, the following guide provides a general understanding of what happens during the brow lift procedure:
The anesthesiologist will either administer general anesthesia through intravenous sedation or local anesthesia to numb the upper region of the face.
Dr. Salas will make small incisions in strategic locations, reposition muscle and facial tissues in the forehead, and remove excess skin.
He will close the incisions using staples or special clips, removable or absorbable stitches, or surgical adhesives.
You will recover from the anesthesia in the clinic under the care of a Salas Plastic Surgery nurse before going home to recover.
You’ll see results from the surgery within several weeks after the bruising and swelling subsides.
What to Expect During Recovery
Immediately After Your Surgery
Before your surgery, our team will discuss your aftercare instructions, which we will reiterate after the procedure. Because a brow lift requires anesthesia, you’ll need to arrange for someone to take you home at your discharge time.
When you leave, you’ll have bandages on your head, which you must wear for 24 hours. During the first 48 hours, you should sleep upright on a pile of pillows to elevate your head. It would also help to refrain from showering for 24 hours.
It’s best to avoid anti-inflammatory medications, alcohol, and aspirin because they can increase bruising and bleeding. You can take pain medication that Dr. Salas prescribes.
The First Two Weeks After Your Surgery
You’ll likely need to take one to two weeks off of work during your healing time. During this period, it’s best to avoid rigorous activities like intense workouts, sex, and heavy lifting. However, walking every day is essential for blood circulation.
If you have removable stitches, you will need to come back to our clinic after 7 to 10 days to remove them. If we schedule additional follow-up appointments, be sure to keep them – they are necessary for Dr. Salas to check on your healing progress.
Common Questions About a Brow Lift Procedure
We can use nonsurgical methods to lift the brow using injectables like Botox or fillers like Dysport. Nonsurgical blepharoplasty will give you the appearance of a brow lift in several ways.
Fillers plump specific areas to fill in wrinkles and add shape to the region. Botox also smooths fine lines and wrinkles because it relaxes the muscle structures beneath them. Both procedures take minutes for Dr. Salas to perform, and they produce immediate short-term results.
He will use the images projected on a screen from the camera to work within the area using a small tool in another small incision in the scalp. Dr. Salas will lift the forehead tissues and use sutures or tiny screws to secure the new placement.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a brow lift costs $3,900 on average. The amount includes the surgery but not additional services, such as anesthesia. Before your treatment, we will discuss pricing in detail.
A mini brow lift is a less invasive cosmetic procedure. It uses minuscule incisions within the hairline to gently smooth, and lift the forehead. The surgery can also raise the brow line and reduce hooded eyelids.
Most patients who have this surgery are between ages 40 and 65. Younger people may also qualify for the procedure if they have deep lines between the brow or a genetic disposition to a heavy brow.
The results are not permanent. Your face will continue to age and lose its elasticity, resulting in sagging. However, brow lift surgeries will last for years. You can extend your surgery’s effects with routine Botox maintenance to relax your forehead muscles.
Brow lifts typically last for 10 to 12 years. The effects can last longer depending on your age and daily skincare regimen.
Schedule a Brow Lift Consultation in Miami
Our team at Salas Plastic Surgery Miami is here to help you improve your face’s beauty with customized brow lift surgery. Dr. Salas is a board-certified plastic surgeon who takes excellent care of every patient according to their individual needs in our luxury surgical clinic. To schedule a consultation, call 305-928-7757 today.
