Brow Lift

When we age, skin laxity diminishes and causes various aspects of the face to droop. This is particularly critical in the upper face region and typically impacts women and men. When looking in the mirror, do you seem tired or angry, or notice frown lines in between your eyebrows, or are bothered by your sagging brow? A surgical brow lift at Suzanne A. Trott, MD, FACS can be the ideal aesthetic procedure for you.

Prior to surgery, local anesthesia will be used and the procedure is performed in the office. The incision technique performed during a brow lift is determined, depending on the severity of sag, if the forehead is affected, and the appearance of the hairline. There are different approaches that may be used:

• Traditional Incision

Also called the open lift incision, this places the surgical incision behind the hairline at the top of the head. The traditional incision not only masks scars, but it also provides a certain amount of controlled lifting during the procedure. The open incision is good for those with both a sagging brow and frown lines. The traditional brow lift is the better method if you are at risk for having a receding hairline.

• Trichophytic Incision

The trichophytic incision is made directly along the patient's hairline. It allows significant lift in the brow for women and men who have a strong hairline with little risk for recession.

• Lateral Brow Lift

Also called a temporal browplasty, the lateral technique places the incision within the hairline slightly above the temples. The lateral incision permits the outer parts of the brow to be lifted and is best for sagging that is present in the outer brow. A temporal brow lift also helps to smooth Crow’s feet.

• Endoscopic Forehead Lift

The endoscopic lift is a more modern method employed in browplasty surgery. It places several tiny incisions in the hairline and inserts an endoscope, which travels down to the eyebrow to release its attached tools. Using the camera of the endoscope, the brow tissue is suspended with stitches to lift the brow in a better position.

Recovery after a brow lift varies with the most swelling and discomfort occurring with the open technique versus the temporal or endoscopic techniques. Overall, patients feel slight bruising and swelling in the upper portion of the face around the eyebrows and possibly near the eyes. Cold compresses may help to decrease the inflammation. Dr. Trott recommends patients sleep with pillows propped under their head for 3 – 4 nights following their brow lift. It is critical to avoid any movement or activities that may place pressure on your face. The average recovery time from a brow lift is about 2 – 3 weeks. The outcome can often be seen right away with a refreshed appearance that seems more alert, softer, and with a noticeable improvement in sagging skin and fine lines in the upper half of the face.

Don't let your sagging brow make others wonder if you're mad, sad, tired, or angry — schedule an appointment to learn more about a brow lift at Suzanne A. Trott, MD, FACS in Beverly Hills, CA. By lifting your hanging brow, you can revitalize your entire appearance and seem younger and more refreshed. Dr. Trott strives for results that look natural, and your forehead lift will have others saying you look younger rather than thinking you had cosmetic surgery.

*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.