By CSB on Tuesday, February 20, 2007Filed Under: Browlift, Types of Surgery
Brow lifts are a cosmetic surgery [procedure where the tissue in the forehead region are lifted to help eliminate wrinkles. A browlift can also help to lift eyebrows, lessening any ‘hooding’ that you might have in the eye area. Browlifts tend to make the patient look younger and more wide-awake fur to the elimination of some sagging and wrinkles. However, the skin’s surface will not be changed so any scars or sun spots you have on your skin will remain after the surgery.
By CSB on Monday, January 1, 2007Filed Under: Browlift
Procedure: Minimizes forehead creases, drooping eyebrows, hooding over eyes, furrowed forehead and frown lines by removing excess tissue, altering the muscles and tightening the forehead skin.
Length: 1 to 2 hours.
Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general.
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient.
Side Effects: Temporary swelling, numbness, headaches, bruising.
Risks: Injury to facial nerve, causing loss of motion, muscle weakness, or asymmetrical look. Infection. Broad or excessive scarring.
Recovery: 7 to 10 days: Back to work
2 to 3 weeks: Bruising disappears
3 to 4 weeks: More strenuous activity:
Sun exposure must be limited for several months
Duration of Results: 5 to 10 years.