Brow Lift
A subtle
lift with big impact
If your eyes are windows to your soul, your eyebrows are the frame of your face.
If your eyes are windows to your soul, your eyebrows are the frame of your face. Beautiful eyebrows also are an important part of your sculpted face. But with age and time, the eyebrows also get affected and the brows move down. The distance between the brows and eyelashes shortens as skin and soft tissues lose elasticity. This drooping of brows with effect of age and gravity is called as Brow ptosis. This ptosis of the eyebrows makes you look tired, sad and sometimes angry. So, with Brow lift you can raise your brow which gives you a more pleasant and refreshed appearance.
Brows Lift also known as forehead lift, is a surgical procedure which is used to reduce the fine lines and wrinkles which are present horizontally on the forehead. It also places the brows in position which because of ptosis have sunkendown towards the eyelashes. So, this process should be considered if you have low or sagging brows which further leads to sagging upper eyelids.
Brow ptosis or brow sagging can be of two types depending on the area involved:
- Medial brow ptosis.
- Lateral Brow ptosis.
The procedure will depend on the type of your brow ptosis which will be assessed after your consultation with Dr Amit Agarwal Medial brow sagging is treated more appropriately by injecting botox in the hyperactive brow muscles and lateral brow ptosis is treated by brow lift surgery.
Brow lift can treat
- Brow ptosis
- The wrinkles and the fine lines present on the forehead.
- The wrinkles present on the bridge of the nose, between the eyes.
- It usually paces the brows in the correct position and gives your face a youthful and rejuvenated look.
- It also corrects and improves the fine lines which are present between the brows.
- It also places the sagging brows in their correct position which are hooding the upper eyelids.
Brow lift is a procedure which can also be performed in combination of the other surgeries such as
- Face lift
- Blepharoplasty
- Fat grafting to different areas of the face.
- Sometimes with skin resurfacing techniques.
Discussions during a Brow Lift consultation should include
If you want to undergo a Brow lift, there are few things you should always discuss with your doctor:
- About what exact look are you expecting after the surgery.
- About your facial profile with respect to the surgery
- Any previous medical history or surgery.
- Any drug allergies.
- Current medical conditions, any supplements or medication.
- Alcohol, tobacco intake
- Any other surgery if required along with Brow Lift with reference to your face.
A candidate opting for Brow Lift should fill up these criteria for better results
- A healthy person
- Individuals interested in improving their looks.
- You should not have serious medical conditions
- You should preferably be a non-smoker.
- You should be confident and positive about your looks to achieve the improvement of your appearance.
- You should be motivated enough to undergo the procedure.
- You should have realistic expectations.
Dr Amit Agarwal's focus during consultation
Your main concern could be excess skin roll over your upper eyelid and you may ask for eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty). Proper assessment will be done by Dr Amit Agarwal to tell whether the skin roll or excess on your upper eyelid is due to eyelid laxity or due to brow ptosis. Eyelid laxity is corrected by eyelid surgery/ blepharoplasty.
- Access your general health status and present medical conditions, if any.
- Take photographs.
- Discuss the risks and complications of the surgery.
- Discuss the options of surgery for you.
- Inform and discuss if any other supplemental procedure is required for best results.
- Discuss about how the outcomes of the surgery will be.
Questions to be asked with Dr Amit Agarwal about your surgery
Before opting for the surgery, you should always ask questions related to the surgery with your surgeon, to avoid any later complications.
Here is a list of few questions which should be asked before opting for the surgery
- Are you the perfect candidate for surgery?
- How long will be my recovery period?
- What will be expected of me to get the best results?
- What are the risks and complications involved?
- How long will I have to stay in the hospital?
Preparations to be done for the surgery
The preparations which are to be done for Brow lift include
- Get the tests done which are prescribed by Dr Amit Agarwal.
- Monitor your current medication after discussing it with your doctor.
- Stop smoking at least two weeks prior to surgery.
- Do not take any anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin or any herbal supplements as they can aggravate bleeding.
- All pre surgical work up investigations should be shown to the operating surgeon and the anaesthetist, and we will evaluate your fitness for the surgery. You will be given date for the surgery only after you are declared fit for the procedure.
- Admission will be done on the same day at the centre
- Written consent form will be signed explaining the procedure after the admission.
- Nil per oral for minimum of 5-6 hours before the planned procedure.
- Marking for the surgery will be done before surgery.
Brow Lift procedure includes
Brow lift surgery procedure depends on the type of brow ptosis involved.
Medial Brow Lift : Medial brow ptosis is treated effectively by injecting Botox directed to the Glabellar complex which includes the Procerus and Corrugator muscles. These injections will relax these muscles which are responsible for pulling the brows down at the medial region.
Lateral Brow Lift : for lateral brow ptosis. This surgery is routinely performed under general anaesthesia but can be done under Local Anaesthesia also. In this procedure, a 3-5 cm incision is made in the temple hair bearing area of the scalp. Then the dissection is done towards the eyebrow and eyebrow is engaged with sutures. With these sutures, eyebrow is lifted upwards and sutured in optimum position. The incision is closed with the help of sutures and with skin glue. This incision is well hidden under the hairline. Excess skin is present for 1-2 months around the incision which gradually normalises with time.
Recovery after the surgery
After the botox injection for medial brow lift, you can go home immediately. You will be advised to follow specific instructions after the procedure. Please follow them. The effect can be visible 7-10 days after the procedure and will usually last for 6 months.
After the lateral brow lift surgery, the forehead will be covered with a bandage or will be loosely wrapped to reduce the swelling and bruising to the minimal. The sutures will be removed after a week of the surgery. You can be discharged on the same day or next day after surgery. We may place a thin tube to drain any excess fluid or blood which may collect under the skin which would be removed in 2 days if placed.
- There can be swelling and bruising of the temple region which usually subsides in a week.
- Sutures are non-absorbable, they would be removed after a week. Dr Amit Agarwal does not prefer to be use absorbable sutures for brow lift surgery. But on request, absorbable sutures can be placed which does not require to be taken off
- In the days following surgery, there will be pain which can be subsided by the pain killers given by Dr Amit Agarwal.
- There should be no vigorous exercises after the surgery until the surgeon recommends. Always keep your head elevated over pillows while lying down on bed or preferably by placing a folded mattress or quilt under the bedding. Ice fomentation can be done.
- Soreness might last for few weeks.
- You will be made to walk few hours post-surgery or the very following day, depending on your will and wish.
- You can start exercising after four to six weeks post-surgery.
- You can return to work depending on your will power and the type of work required between 2 -3 days.
- You can return to your normal lifestyle after 2 weeks of surgery.
Precautionary instructions will be given by your surgeon who includes
- How to take care of the surgical site.
- How to take medications, orally or applicable
- Instructions about how to take care of the surgical site and when to follow up with the surgeon.
The Risks and complications of Brow lift include
The risks and complication, if any considering your medical condition will be discussed with you prior surgery. Still if you have any other question in your mind, never hesitate to ask it with your surgeon.
There are not very specific risks and complications after botox injection for medial brow lift. There can be pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site, headache or flu-like symptoms, cockeyed eyebrows and /or eye dryness or excessive tearing.
Like every surgery, lateral brow lift surgery may involve some risks and complications which include
- The surgery is usually performed under General anaesthesia. On request it can be done under Local anaesthesia. The Risks related to general anaesthesia are very rare. General Anaesthesia is very safe in present times and with best machines and a qualified anaesthetist, chances of encountering any complication is less than 0.1 percent in a healthy individual. We at Kayakriti Plastic Surgery and Dental Centre are equipped with world class anaesthesia workstation, other equipments and two very qualified intensivists for the surgical procedures to be very safe and smooth.
- Rare chances of Infection which usually subsides with good antibiotics.
- There can be persistent swelling and bruising, discomfort in the surgical area which reduces with time.
- Numbness or sensory loss in the operated area which gets better with time.
- Thinning of hair at the incision site.
- If you have a poor blood supply, the healing can be poor giving rise to wound healing problems (seen more in smokers, diabetes, hypothyroidism and in persons with multiple diseases).
- Rare chances of asymmetry of the eyebrows, wound dehiscence, scar abnormalities. Little overcorrection is always done in brow ptosis correction.
- Rare chances of bleeding can occur in persons with undiagnosed bleeding tendencies, on blood thinner medications, herbal supplements for weight loss. It can lead to haematoma formation under the forehead area.
- Possibility of revision surgery if the results don't meet your desired expectations.
These are the risks and possible complications which should be discussed by you with Dr Amit Agarwal before the procedures.
The total benefits of brow lift will be seen after the swelling and bruising subsides.
You should always follow a healthy lifestyle to maintain your profile and confidence
Do's and Don'ts
- You should always listen carefully what doctor discusses with you during the consultation.
- You should always tell your doctor about any previous medical condition or illness to get the best outcomes of surgery.
- You should maintain the lifestyle which doctor suggests you after the surgery.
- You should always consult your doctor immediately in case of any complication.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are having wrinkle lines horizontally around the forehead, frown lines or vertical creases along medial eyebrow region with sagging eyebrows then you are a perfectly suitable candidate for the procedure.
Recovery period after the surgery is usually of three weeks but it also depends on your body as how fast the healing occurs and it also depends on the type of brow lift procedure performed on you.
You will be expected to follow the doctor's instructions so that you can get the maximum and desirable results.
Both pain and swelling will subside with time and with the medications given to you.
Yes, there will be scar but it will be well hidden and excess skin will also be present for 1-2 months. Both will gradually fade with time.
If you remain protected from sun for longer, the results will be better and maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help you to rejuvenate for longer periods.
Brow Lift Images
Indivisual results may vary from person to person.
These pictures are shown for the purpose of education only.
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Best plastic surgeon, Dr. Amit Agarwal is an American Board Certified, extensively trained, and best Plastic & Aesthetic surgeon in Lucknow. He is the Chief Plastic Surgeon heading the Department of Plastic, Microvascular, and Craniofacial surgery at Vivekananda Polyclinic and Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, U.P, India. He maintains a busy practice at Avadh and Nishat Hospital and his own center - Kayakriti Plastic Surgery & Dental Center. He was formerly a Consultant in the Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns at the prestigious SGPGI, Lucknow.
MS, DNB (General Surgery) MCh, DNB (Plastic Surgery),
MNAMS, FACS, FICS, FRCS (Edinburgh, UK)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have flat or small breast and you want to improve your breast and hip contour ratio then you are a good candidate for it. The answer will be best provided after the first consultation with Dr Amit Agarwal.
Acute pain will be there for almost a week which gradually reduces and there will be soreness and swelling which may take up to 3 weeks to subside.
You can join your work and daily routines after a week of the procedure and can start exercising after 3 weeks of it.
Yes, you have to wear it round the clock unless we suggest you to remove it.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
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