A Guide to Brow Lift

A Brow Lift which is also commonly known as a forehead lift is a procedure that reduces the appearance of wrinkles, and improves frown lines. It involves removing excess sagging skin on the forehead and repositioning the underlying tissues and muscles resulting in a more naturally refreshed appearance.

Aging is natural but it comes with signs such as a sagging or heavily furrowed brow. This tends to affect facial expression and can cause an individual to constantly look worried, angry, or tired. Some people are also genetically inclined to have a heavier, thicker brow, making them appear as though they are wearing a frown even when they are feeling happy.

A Brow Lift in Dubai addresses these issues by making the following positive changes:

• Improve the appearance of frown lines
• Reduce wrinkle lines that develop between the eyes on the bridge of the nose and those that occur horizontally across the forehead
• Raises sagging eyebrows that tend to hood the upper eyelids
• Places the eyebrows in an alert and more youthful position

A brow lift can be performed along with other cosmetic procedures such as a facelift, blepharoplasty, and skin resurfacing treatments.

Good Candidate for a Brow Lift

You may qualify to be the ideal candidate for a brow lift if you meet the following criteria:

• You have frown lines between the brows that make you look too serious or angry
• You have skin relaxation that causes the eyebrows to droop, hooding your upper eyelids and making you look tired
• You are a nonsmoker
• You are physically healthy
• You have positive and realistic expectations about the procedure

Preparation for a Brow Lift

Although a brow lift is a surgical procedure, its preparation is quite minimal and involves the following:

• Undergo a medical evaluation such as lab tests
• Adjust your current medication if you are on any
• Do not smoke for a couple of weeks before and after the surgery
• Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medication, aspirin, and supplements as they can increase the risk of bleeding during the surgery

Procedure

A brow lift surgery is performed in a hospital, an accredited surgical facility, or a licensed ambulatory surgical center. It is performed under general anesthesia.

Different techniques can be used for brow lift surgery. The Plastic Surgeon will decide depending on various factors such as the individual's goals, unique anatomy, and the extent of corrections that are needed to achieve the desired results.

The brow lift techniques include:

The Endoscopic Brow Lift technique

This is a much less invasive technique and it can equally achieve the desired results. The endoscopic brow lift technique involves the Plastic Surgeon making a series of small incisions behind the hairline. An endoscope and other thin instruments are inserted through these incisions. The Plastic Surgeons then use them to lift the underlying forehead tissues, reposition the muscles, and remove excess tissue and fat as needed to achieve a natural more youthful brow. 

• Temporal Brow Lift Technique

The temporal brow lift technique involves incisions that are slightly longer than those of the endoscopic technique. The incisions are made above each temple behind the hairline. Through these incisions, your Plastic Surgeon will lift and reposition the tissues of the outer brow area. This lifts the area between the eyebrows to smooth out frown lines. 

• Coronal or Classic Brow Lift Technique

This brow lift technique involves making one long incision behind the hairline from ear to ear. Excess fat, skin, and tissue are removed and the remaining brow muscles and skin are repositioned into a more youthful appearance.

Results & Recovery

After a brow lift surgery, the incisions are closed with sutures. It is normal to experience some pain and tightness throughout the forehead. You will also experience swelling and bruising but these resolve in about two weeks. Most individuals can return to work and normal activities within two weeks.

Following your Plastic Surgeon's instructions is important as this also determines the kind of results you will receive.

Although the results of the brow lift surgery are immediate, they will be obscured by the post-surgical swelling and the final results will be visible over the next few months when the swelling has completely gown down.

To Know More

Would you like to understand what options are available for Brow Lift in Dubai? Meet one of our experts at Al Shunnar Plastic Surgery for a personal consultation to develop a tailor-made plan for you. Contact us or book an appointment and our patient care coordinators will identify the most suitable expert for you.