Brow Lift
A brow lift, also commonly referred to as an eyebrow lift or a browplasty, is a surgical cosmetic procedure to reposition your forehead, which reduces the appearance of wrinkles and excess skin. This is a popular anti-ageing surgery that helps preserve a youthful appearance.
What Does a Surgical Brow Lift Involve?
Gravity eventually catches up with us and pulls the skin down; ageing typically causes the brows and eyelids to move down over time, giving more definition to wrinkles, which can make you appear more tired, angry, and serious. A surgical brow lift procedure consists of tightening the excess loose skin, which smooths lines and drooping brows. There are many types of forehead lift procedures, such as a temporal brow lift, lateral brow lift, open brow lift, and endoscopic brow lift. The type of brow lift procedure may depend on your desired results and what our practitioner suggests during a consultation.
This can provide a different result to an upper blepharoplasty procedure, also referred to as an upper eyelid lift.
Eyebrow lift surgery is typically performed under general anaesthetic but depending on the type of brow lift procedure, local anaesthesia is also common. It generally takes between 1 and 2 hours, but methods vary according to the unique case and also on the type of surgical brow lift procedure.
All of them aim to reduce sagging around the eyes, leaving you with a refreshed, aesthetically pleasing result. With eyebrow lift surgery, even the smallest of adjustments can make a big difference. Sometimes, a lift of just 4-6 mm is enough to open up the eyes and reposition the eyebrows.
Surgical Brow Lift vs Non-Surgical Brow Lift
It is common for our patients to debate a surgical brow lift or a non-surgical lift, and it’s important that all of our future patients are educated on the common difference so you can make the right decision.
A surgical brow lift promises long-lasting and more dramatic results, meaning you can remove large amounts of excess skin, revert back to a completely smooth surface, and better achieve the desired results. It’s also important to note that with a surgical brow lift, it’s long-lasting, but in methods of anti-ageing, it’s not permanent, and wrinkles, fine lines, and signs of ageing will eventually return, but more delayed than a non-surgical brow lift.
A non-surgical eyebrow lift is a less invasive procedure that is a simple solution for people who want a quicker fix with less downtime and is a suitable option for those wanting no dramatic results. Non-surgical options include a range of aesthetic procedures, such as botox which is a popular method of getting rid of fine lines and wrinkles, and dermal filler which can be used to add definition, hydrate, and reduce wrinkles.
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How Many Brow Lift Types Are They?
There are multiple types of brow lifts available, including a temporal lift, coronal lift, endoscopic lift, direct lift and trichophytic lift. Each of these brow lifts caters to different desired results; for example for a very minimal anti-ageing transition, patients may only need a temporal lift in comparison to a direct lift. Depending on your desired results, our plastic surgeons will be able to advise you on which procedure is best suited for you.
Coronal Brow Lift
An incision is made 2 to 4 inches behind the hairline, extending from both temples across the scalp. A strip of the skin from the scalp is then removed, which in turn helps to elevate the brows. This procedure gets great immediate results but is not compatible with every patient.
Trichopgtic Eyebrow Lift
Similar to a coronal lift, however, the incision is across the hairline and can leave a narrow white scar. The incision begins and ends on the temples; the lateral aspects of the incision are behind the hairline but not as back as the incision made with coronal. This procedure is better suited to patients who have a high hairline and may want to lower it.
Endoscopic Lift
This procedure usually consists of four to five small incisions, roughly an inch behind the hairline. Dissection is carried out with an endoscope, which helps maintain the structure of the forehead. Adhesive tissues are then released, which causes the whole brow to be elevated. Bone tunnels and adopting can also be used to help with the lift. With this type of procedure, the entire brow is lifted.
Temporal Lift
This procedure focuses primarily on lifting the outer part of the eyebrow through incisions made on the temples or around the hairline.
Direct Lift
The incision is made directly above the brow, is a procedure done alongside others and is prominently for functional purposes such as improving peripheral vision.
How To Prepare For Your Forehead Lift in Manchester
Preparing for any surgery is crucial to ensuring that we can perform the surgery on the day but puts your health first, which is our primary concern. If there are any reasons as to why you cannot undergo surgery, it will be postponed. You might not be fit for surgery if you are not well, even if it’s just a cough. As we perform surgical brow lift procedures under anaesthesia, there are a few things we ask our clients to do to prepare.
- Stop smoking at least six weeks prior to surgery day
- Limit your alcohol consumption
- Avoid taking medicines such as aspirin
- Have a driver and carer to collect and look after you post-surgery
We hope you understand, but we won’t be able to perform surgery in the case any of the above becomes apparent, as the health of our patients is non-negotiable.
Aftercare For Eyebrow Lift Procedure
It’s advised that you arrange for a friend or relative to collect you after the surgery, as you may feel weak during recovery, and therefore we ensure there are no complications before we pass over care to a trusted individual of your choice. Furthermore, as your stitches heal, they are likely to feel dry or irritated. We recommend you:
- Keep the wounds as dry as possible
- Always rest with your head elevated, keeping it upright at all times
- Apply a cold compress to the area to reduce swelling
- Avoid vigorous exercise or activity
Depending on the type of brow lift procedure will dictate the unique aftercare tips provided by one of our talented surgeons. This could include things such as what medications are best to take, how to reduce the swelling, and the exact timeframe to avoid vigorous exercise.
Results
You will be due for a review a week to 10 days after surgery to check the wound is healing nicely and to remove any clips that were used to secure the stitches. You will start to see the results of your surgery in just a few months.
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Brow Lift Scars
The surgery is performed aiming for as minimal scarring as possible. The incision lines from the procedure should fade over time. We would recommend that you follow the aftercare advice given by your surgeon; these methods of care will ensure recovery is smooth and scars are minimal. As the incisions are usually near the hairline, it’s possible that they will be covered by your hair.
Associated Risks And Complications
Every surgery has potential risks and complications, including surgical brow lifts. The great majority of procedures are performed without any complications whatsoever. Some risks associated with general aesthetics include issues such as cardiac arrest and respiratory problems as well as deep vein thrombosis. Your surgeon will advise you on eyebrow lift surgery risks during your consultation.
All surgeons here at UK Aesthetics in Manchester are experts in a vast range of surgical and non-surgical procedures, so whether you decide to go for a surgical brow lift or the latter, you are left in the safest hands.
