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A brow lift, or a forehead lift, is ideal for minimizing wrinkles and restoring the face to a more youthful state. A brow lift can be combined with other anti-aging procedures to give you the results you love at 5th Avenue Plastic Surgery.

What is a Brow Lift?

Sagging of the eyebrows and deep lines on the forehead can give one a tired, even angry appearance. The endoscopic forehead and eyebrow lift (commonly called a brow lift) is designed to smooth wrinkles and correct drooping eyebrows and heavy eyelids to provide a younger, friendlier, and more alert appearance. This procedure is often combined with a facelift and blepharoplasty (eyelid lift). The significant advantage of the endoscopic brow lift procedure over the traditional forehead lift is that the incisions are small. Therefore, the risk of bleeding, hair loss, scarring, and scalp numbness is significantly reduced. Lifting the brow can often dramatically improve the appearance of the upper eyelids and allow the surgeon to perform a more conservative upper blepharoplasty while still realizing a beneficial effect.

QUICK FACTS

Recovery Time

1-3 Weeks

Anesthesia Type

IV Sedation or General Anesthesia

Brow Lift Candidates

A brow lift is ideal for creating a more youthful appearance. Our surgeons  utilize brow lifts in some of the following ways:

  • Reduce horizontal wrinkle lines on the forehead, nose, and eyes
  • Raise drooping brows that are causing hoods on the upper eyelids
  • Decrease the appearance of vertical frown lines
  • Awaken the eyes and eyebrows

To be considered a good candidate, you should be in overall good health with no medical conditions that will affect your healing process. During a consultation, you’ll discuss your aesthetic goals for a brow lift and determine whether it is correct. Dr. Tzikas or Dr. Mascaró will provide an in-depth treatment plan based on your needs and concerns.

The Brow Lift Procedure

The brow lift procedure is most often performed using intravenous sedation for the optimal patient comfort.Brow lifts are performed through an endoscopic incision, coronal incision, or anterior hairline incision and usually take about one hour to perform.

Endoscopic Incision

With an endoscopic incision, our double board-certified surgeon uses a thin tube with a camera attached called an endoscope. Dr. Tzikas or Dr. Mascaró will make small incisions along the hairline and adjust tissue and muscle beneath the skin, correcting any sagging or creasing in the skin.

Coronal Incision

A coronal incision is created across the top of the head from ear to ear within the hair. Dr. Tzikas or Dr. Mascaró will lift the loose skin, adjust the muscles, and close the incision.

Anterior Hairline Incision

An incision can be made in the anterior hairline for individuals with high foreheads. This allows the lifting of the brow without altering the hairline height.

After completing your procedure, Dr. Tzikas or Dr. Mascaró will close your incision with removable or absorbable sutures, skin adhesives, or medical-grade clips.

Brow Lift Recovery

The major advantage of the endoscopic brow lift procedure over the traditional forehead lift is that the incisions are small. Therefore, the risk of bleeding, hair loss, scarring, and scalp numbness is significantly reduced. Since the brow lift surgery is less invasive, recovery is faster, with most patients returning to work within one week. Patients with a coronal or anterior hairline brow lift may experience longer recovery times, up to three weeks.

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Brow lift procedures at 5th Avenue Plastic Surgery are beneficial in creating a more youthful look for you, allowing you to appear awakened and free of facial lines. To meet with our double-board certified facial plastic surgeons, contact our office today by calling or booking an appointment through our online platform.

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Dr. Tzikas is absolutely the BEST facial plastic surgeon in South Florida. My experience with Dr. Tzikas has been amazing…I am ecstatic with the results of my cosmetic procedure. I am grateful for his unique artistic vision combined with the ability to deliver the best natural results. His passion is clear from start to finish. The entire staff was friendly, supportive, and accommodating. I highly recommend Dr. Tzikas for any facial plastic surgery needs.

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FAQ

What is a brow lift, and what does it involve?

A brow lift, or forehead lift, is a surgical procedure to raise the eyebrows and reduce wrinkles and lines on the forehead and around the eyes. It can create a more youthful and alert appearance by repositioning the brow and smoothening the forehead.

Who is a good candidate for a brow lift?

Ideal candidates are individuals with sagging brows, deep forehead wrinkles, or frown lines between the eyebrows. They should be in good health, non-smokers, and have realistic expectations about the results.

How long does it take to recover from a brow lift?

Recovery typically takes 1-2 weeks, with most swelling and bruising resolving within this time. Patients can usually return to most normal activities within 10-14 days, but complete healing and final results can take several months.

What are the different techniques for brow lift surgery?

Common techniques include the traditional or coronal brow lift, endoscopic brow lift, and temporal or limited incision brow lift. Each technique varies in terms of incision placement and extent of correction, and the best method will depend on the patient's needs and goals.

What are the risks and complications associated with a brow lift?

Risks include infection, bleeding, scarring, changes in skin sensation, asymmetry, and hair loss at the incision sites. More serious complications are rare but can involve nerve injury affecting eyebrow movement.

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