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A brow lift:
There are a number of procedures that aim to rejuvenate the face for a more youthful appearance, so it is important to understand which specific concerns a brow lift can meet. The brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, restores the forehead, eyebrows, and upper facial structures to their youthful position.
It also corrects the loose, sagging skin of the upper eyelids and improves the crow’s feet and lateral temporal areas. Deep furrows or “scowl” lines and creases between the eyebrows are also corrected. A good brow lift candidate will have these concerns along with realistic expectations for their results. Candidates should also have a positive mindset and be in good health to ensure a successful recovery period. Dr. Barone or Dr. Koltz can examine your brow and forehead area and discuss your concerns to determine if a brow lift is the best option for you.
Dr. Barone and Dr. Koltz prefer to perform brow lifts using the endoscopic approach in the majority of their patients. Unlike the traditional open brow lift which requires a large incision across the scalp, the endoscopic approach utilizes four small incisions located and hidden in the scalp.
There are several distinct advantages to the endoscopic approach:
The brow lift is really an upper facelift and provides repositioning and support for the entire forehead and even the tissue of the upper eyelids and lateral temporal areas or lateral eyelid skin.
As with all of our cosmetic procedures, our Toledo plastic surgeons prefer an individualized approach and the brow lift is planned to address specific aging concerns and avoid an artificial post-operative appearance. The endoscopic brow lift or upper facelift is often done in conjunction with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), facelift or mid-facelift (malar lift), and skin resurfacing procedures.
If the brow lift is done by the endoscopic technique, the recovery time is minimal, and the incisions are hidden in the scalp. Moderate swelling around the eyes is expected and bruising is typically small and infrequent but can be covered with camouflage makeup. If eyelid surgery or skin rejuvenation in done simultaneously, the recovery time is moderately longer. Tightness and immobility of the forehead is expected initially but usually resolves within several weeks.
Once swelling and bruising have subsided over the course of a few weeks, the true results of your procedure can be seen. The brows will be lifted to give a more awake appearance to the eyes and a more youthful upper face. A brow lift can give long-lasting results that will naturally age with the rest of the patient’s face.
As is true for other aesthetic surgery, the brow lift surgical costs will depend on the extent of the procedure, the length of time of the surgery and whether or not other procedures are combined. In order to achieve the most natural results, many patients will also have a simultaneous correction of the eyes (blepharoplasty) or other facial procedures. After your exam and evaluation, our patient coordinator will review a surgical quote, which will define all expenses for your procedures.
At evolv Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics in Toledo, Ohio, we see many patients who are candidates for facial aesthetic surgery. Patients of all ages may be motivated to improve the signs of aging or to correct an abnormality that...
