A brow lift is a cosmetic surgery that raises the brow and forehead. A brow lift is also referred to as a forehead lift. This is because it improves the visible signs of aging around your eyes and forehead. Fine lines, wrinkles, skin sagging, and frown lines can make you look much older than you are. Advanced signs of aging can also make you look angry or tired due to the sagging around your eyes. Treatment can improve the negative effects of aging, leaving you feeling much more confident. If you are considering treatment you may wonder, how is a brow lift performed? Below, you will find more information about the procedure and why it is right for you.
How Is a Brow Lift Performed?
A brow lift is a safe and effective way to rejuvenate your appearance. There are several methods used to achieve the results you want from a brow lift. A skilled eyelid surgeon can determine which method is best for you.
Coronal Brow Lift
A coronal brow lift is best for patients with severe brow drooping and forehead aging. It is performed under general anesthesia for optimal comfort. The procedure involves an incision made at the top of the scalp. It is hidden within the hairline to minimize the appearance of scarring. Once the incision is made, the forehead skin is lifted, and the excess tissue is removed. From there, the brows are repositioned. This leaves patients looking years younger as the procedure lifts the brow and forehead areas into a more youthful position. It also removes forehead wrinkles and frown lines.
Endoscopic Brow Lift
An endoscopic brow lift is a minimally invasive procedure. It is best for patients with moderate brow sagging. The procedure provides long-lasting results through the use of an endoscopic camera. A few tiny incisions are made within the hairline, which minimizes the appearance of scarring. Once the incisions are made, the forehead and brow tissue are gently lifted and secured. The technique used in an endoscopic brow lift allows for precise repositioning of the brow. It also involves less trauma to the tissue as compared to more invasive methods. It also involves a shorter recovery period so you can get back to your routine quickly.
Temporal Brow Lift
A temporal brow lift is also referred to as a mini-brow lift. It is best for patients with heaviness or drooping at the outer brow. The surgical method targets and lifts the outer portion of the eyebrows. This type of brow lift is often combined with upper eyelid surgery. Combining the procedures results in a comprehensive improvement in the eyes and forehead areas. The temporal brow lift procedure involves a small incision within your hairline at the temples. This keeps the incision hidden and without visible scarring. Once the incision is made, the brow arch is elevated. This leaves the area looking lifted and refreshed.
Brow Pexy
Brow pexy is a surgical technique that lifts and stabilizes the brow. This is often done in combination with upper eyelid surgery. It is best for patients who are already undergoing eyelid surgery and who need minimal elevation of the brow position. A brow pexy involves a small incision within the eyebrow or combined with the eyelid incision from an upper blepharoplasty. Sutures are used to secure the eyebrow in place. This moves into a slighter, higher, and more youthful-looking position. Combining upper eyelid surgery and a brow pexy provides comprehensive results and an overall seamless look.
Is A Brow Lift Right For You?
Natural aging and poor lifestyle habits can impact the quality of your skin. This can lead to fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and other advanced signs of aging. Understanding the signs of aging around the brows can help you determine when a brow lift is right for you.
Droopy Eyebrows
Your eyebrows may shift over time due to natural aging or poor lifestyle habits. Drooping eyebrows can leave you looking tired, angry, sad, and much older than you are. If your brows have dropped significantly, consult with an eyelid surgeon to determine if a brow lift is right for you.
Heavy Upper Eyelids
Sagging brows can impact your upper eyelids. Drooping brows can leave your eyes looking heavy or hooded. This can leave you looking much older than you are. If you have excess skin on the upper eyelids and sagging brows, it can have a dramatic impact on your appearance. A brow lift and upper eyelid surgery are often combined to address these issues.
Deep Wrinkles
Fine lines are common as you age. However, deeper wrinkles in the forehead and between the brows negatively impact your appearance. When the brows drop, many people raise their forehead muscles to lift the area. This can even be subconscious or necessary if the drooping is impacting your vision. This results in deep forehead wrinkles if done continuously over time. A brow lift can reduce the appearance of fine lines on the forehead and in between the brows.
Aged Appearance
Sagging eyebrows can make you look much older than you are. They can also make you tired, angry, or sad even when you are not. This can impact your professional and personal life in many ways. If you are well-rested and happy but look otherwise, a brow lift is likely necessary. It can restore your youthful appearance by creating a more open and alert look. This can improve your overall appearance and boost your self-confidence.
Impaired Vision
Advanced cases of brow drooping can impact your vision. This is often when a brow lift is necessary. Vision issues caused by drooping can pose serious safety concerns. It can make driving and walking around difficult. It can also impact your quality of life. Sagging brows can make things like reading and performing work duties really hard. If your upper eyelid or brows are drooping and obstructing your vision, it is time to contact a skilled and experienced eyelid surgeon.
Eyelid Surgeon
If you are unhappy with the appearance of your brows and upper eyelid area, contact the team at InFocus Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation!