Brow Lift

When we age wrinkle lines typically will appear on the forehead which is known as forehead wrinkles. The lines between the brows (frown lines) can give the appearance of sagging brow which can make your facial expressions look angry or too serious. Also, when the forehead skin sags, it may cause the eyebrows to droop; therefore hooding our upper eyelids can occur and giving a tired look to the eye area. Another name for a brow lift is facial plastic surgery known as forehead lift; this cosmetic procedure is a combination of a facelift or eyelid surgery which gives you that facial rejuvenation appearance. A brow lift can help tighten the soft tissues on the forehead and give you a more youthful appearance.

What are the Benefits of a Brow Lift?

• Improvement in creases, forehead wrinkles and folds
• Elevation of brow line
• Energized, happy and youthful appearance
• A boost in self-confidence

What to Expect With a Brow Lift

Dr. Payne, our Houston plastic surgeon, will suggest to either use intravenous sedation, local anesthesia or general anesthesia during your browlift outpatient procedure. There are several type of brow lifts that may be done and Dr. Payne will guide you through the process during your consultation with us. We will discuss all your options with you, and when you are ready we will schedule your procedure.

• Open Brow Lift: also known as a classic or coronal browlift. Typically there will be one long incision that runs on the top of your scalp at or above the level of the hairline. This procedure is performed by loosening muscle and removing excess skin of the forehead if necessary. The excess skin is then removed and the remaining skin is pulled downwards and eyebrow is placed into its new position. If the incision is at the hairline, there is a risk of it becoming visible. However a pretrichal incision helps hide this scar if done correctly. If there is a long forehead shape, this procedure might be a better option to reduce the forehead height.
• Endoscopic Forehead Lift: also known as minimally invasive endoscopic brow lift involves placing 2-3 small incisions behind the hairline in order to elevate the brow. Sutures are placed in the deep muscle area after the muscle is released then elevated and anchored into the bone for a new elevated brow position. Deep furrows between the brows can also be treated with this technique by removing the muscles between the brows. The incisions are hidden above the hairline. This type of procedure works best if there is a shorter forehead.
• Non-invasive treatment such as Botox does not give you the optimal results when compared to surgery. Botox treats dynamic wrinkles of the forehead and the deep furrows between the brows causing the skin to have a more smooth appearance.

What to Expect After Brow Lift Surgery

After your brow lift cosmetic surgery, recovery time will take about 2 weeks for you to heal. After the first night of your surgery swelling, numbness and bruising is normal. Swelling can begin to subside after 72 hours. If are experiencing any pain, we recommend over the counter pain medication such as Tylenol or Advil. Do not perform any heavy lifting or strenuous activities for 1-2 weeks. You will have small incisions which will have sutures. Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Payne will remove those during one of your post-op appointments. Once you heal you can expect to have a lifted and more awake appearance. Dr. Payne and his staff will take every detail into account to make sure you have a smooth recovery.