Brow Lift | Forehead Lift | Gilbert, AZ | DrSkin Med Spa

A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, targets skin laxity and fatty deposits in the forehead while contouring the brows. The procedure aims to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet and fine lines around the eyes while removing deep forehead wrinkles. A brow lift, or temporal lift, restores and renews the area above the eyes by tightening loose skin, but it does not directly affect crepey eyelid skin. A droopy or saggy brow can also be repaired, and the natural position of an individual’s eyebrows is reestablished with a brow lift.

Yes, Botox can be used to simulate the results of a brow lift. However, the results are temporary and less dramatic overall. Botox is a legacy neurostimulator that is a simple, effective, and safe way to control saggy, low, and uneven brows non-surgically. The introduction of neurotoxin to the muscles of the forehead relaxes and elevates the eyebrow area, creating more defined brows and leaving patients looking and feeling younger. Botox may be an excellent option for younger patients or individuals who have never undergone an aesthetic procedure and may require less treatment to correct the problem superficially.

Yes, in time, once you recover from surgery, your eyebrows will move freely again; they will not be frozen indefinitely. Immediately following surgery, your brows may feel tender, stiff, and heavy, creating tightness that limits movement and mobility. However, as with all surgeries, once the swelling, inflammation, and bruising has subsided, you can move your eyebrows naturally again and make more normal facial expressions. In time, with patience and proper aftercare, you will be able to express yourself just as dynamically and voluntarily as before your brow lift surgery.

Generally speaking, patients can expect bruising, inflammation, and swelling for the first 1 to 2 weeks following surgery. Swelling and inflammation typically peak 48 hours post-surgery and continue improving daily until the condition subsides completely. Cold compresses help mitigate and resolve unsightly asymmetry from swelling, discoloration, and bruising. Patients can expect to sleep in an elevated position, at a 30 to 45-degree incline, for the first 2 to 4 weeks during recovery to control and minimize swelling and promote healing. During your second week of recovery, you can expect your sutures to be removed, and you may begin wearing very light makeup. Most patients return to sedentary work after 2 weeks. If your job requires heavy lifting and strenuous activity, it’s important to consult your plastic surgeon before returning to work. Light exercises may begin or resume at approximately the 4-week mark. After 8 to 12 weeks, patients may engage in more strenuous exercise and social activities but should be cleared by their plastic surgeon first. Final results will begin materializing during months 3 to 6, even though many patients begin visualizing their results immediately.

There are no age requirements or restrictions for brow lift surgery. Traditionally, younger patients in their late teens and 20s have more viable non-surgical options to address their concerns and complaints than older adults. Genetics, skin quality, and asymmetry are all factors in determining candidacy, but none are age-dependent for surgical consideration. The ultimate criteria for being considered a viable candidate is how you feel about your brows and upper facial structure. If you’re struggling with self-confidence and self-esteem issues, then consider a surgical option and consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon, regardless of age. The average age of patients under a brow lift is 45 to 50.

A brow lift or browplasty, can address excess, thicker skin of the eyebrows by lifting it off the thinner skin of the eyelids. A brow lift can also lift the eyebrows’ hooding, alleviate the brows’s heaviness, and create a more defined and aesthetically pleasing eye shape. A brow lift will not, however, correct eyelid hooding or skin laxity of the upper lids. It is also unlikely to impact or correct impaired vision due to overhanging or hooded upper lids. It’s important to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine if a brow lift is right for you. During your consultation, your plastic surgeon may recommend a blepharoplasty to complement or even replace a brow lift.

The results of a brow lift are permanent, but as with all surgery, the procedure does not combat natural aging, gravity, and lifestyle choices. All of which can significantly influence the durability and longevity of your brow lift surgery. On average, patients experience 10 to 20 years of permanence after undergoing a brow lift. Age, skincare, and lifestyle choices play heavily into how long the results of your surgery will ultimately last. To prolong the results of a brow lift surgery, individuals are encouraged to maintain proper nutrition and diet, exercise regularly, live a healthy lifestyle, use sunscreen, and avoid tobacco products.

A brow lift, commonly referred to as a browplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that promises patients improvement in the appearance and shape of their eyebrows, eyes, and upper face. This surgery also effectively addresses deep forehead wrinkles and frown lines around the eyes, also known as “crow’s feet”. The procedure instantly corrects the sagging skin of the brow area, resulting in a total rejuvenation of the upper face. As every person and their concerns are unique, there are several types of brow lift surgery techniques to consider when evaluating the skill set of the plastic surgeon performing your treatment.

Direct brow lift

A direct brow lift involves an incision in the crease of the forehead across the upper scalp. This scar is easily camouflaged at or 1 inch behind the hairline. Excess forehead skin and fat, as well as underlying soft tissue, is repositioned, thereby lifting the brow and forehead, resulting in a total upper face rejuvenation.

Endoscopic brow lift

An endoscopic brow lift requires a plastic surgeon to make several 1-inch incisions behind the hairline in the scalp, where they remain hidden and heal. These 3 to 5 openings allow the plastic surgeon to insert an endoscope to visualize the space under the forehead better and lift the underlying soft tissue of the brow and forehead. This approach is less invasive overall, with no forehead skin removed, yielding more subtle results.

Temporal brow lift

A temporal brow lift is reserved for patients with specific needs, including droopy outer eyebrows and eyelids. These patients maintain elevated and symmetrical inner and central eyebrows that do not require correction during their brow lift surgery. This technique requires the plastic surgeon to make 2 to 3-inch incisions on either side of the scalp or temporal hairline. This allows the plastic surgeon to lift skin along the temples and lateral brows, thereby elevating the outer part of the brow while still removing a small amount of excess skin or scalp, resulting in a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance of the brows and forehead. This technique offers patients shorter incisions and quicker recovery times and eliminates an over-elevated outcome.

Patients struggling with self-esteem and self-confidence issues associated with their brows or upper facial anatomy should seek counsel from a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine their candidacy for a brow lift. Individuals suffering from saggy, low, and uneven or asymmetrical brows may also be considered viable candidates for brow lift surgery. Like with all surgery, many criteria factor into determining eligibility and consideration for a specific procedure. At DrSkin Med Spa, our expert medical team, led by Dr. Rohit Jaiswal, MD, will determine patient candidacy during the consultation process. He will use several criteria to assess, provide insight and feedback, and make his final determination, which includes facial anatomy and structure, patient concerns and complaints, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals. Dr. Jaiswal is a board-certified plastic surgeon with 10 years of surgical experience and excellence and will determine if a brow lift is the best option for you.

Recovery time varies from patient to patient, but generally speaking, most individuals are fully recovered in 6 to 12 weeks, depending on age and the extent of their brow lift surgery. Patients will be able to visualize their results immediately, but final results will take 3 to 6 months to realize, as it takes time for the body to heal from the trauma of surgery. Swelling and inflammation subsides 2 to 3 weeks post-surgery, and most people begin driving again and return to sedentary work during week 2. Patients may engage in daily exercise and mild activities at week 4, but strenuous workouts and heavy lifting will take approximately 12 weeks to resume. It’s vitally important to follow all of your plastic surgeon’s post-operative protocols and recovery plan to ensure a safe, smooth, and timely return to normal life.