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Brow Lift

LIFT A SAGGING FOREHEAD FOR A MORE YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE

A brow lift from Philadelphia area's Cross Medical Group—also known as a forehead lift, browplasty, or forehead rejuvenation—is a plastic surgery procedure used to improve the look of the forehead, brow, and area around the eyes. The brow and forehead are essential facial features that convey significant emotion, so addressing signs of aging on the uppermost part of the face can provide a significant boost to self-confidence.

Well-structured and symmetrical brows are pleasing to the human eye, while an asymmetrical brow can throw off the entire facial balance. Time, gravity, and cumulative sun damage can all create conditions that alter the appearance of the forehead. Simply put, aging usually causes the eyebrows to descend. As you get older, your skin loses elasticity and the outside of the brow may start to sag, leading to drooping eyebrows that give you a constantly tired, sad, serious, or angry look. A brow lift addresses all of these issues by providing very long-lasting results.

The effect of the forehead on our facial appearance is easily illustrated in the below image. The only difference between the two is the appearance of the brow. Notice how simple brow position changes impact our perception of the faces.

With age, the brow often descends downward due to weakening of ligaments and tissues that hold the eyebrows in position. When this happens, hooding over the outer half of the eye occurs, upper eyelid skin excess looks more significant, and the eyes appear tired.

WHAT IS A BROW LIFT?

What does a brow lift involve? What happens during a brow lift? If these questions seem familiar to you, here are some details you should know about this sophisticated plastic surgery procedure.

A brow lift is designed to elevate the brows and improve the general appearance of the forehead area. It will involve incisions made to allow your plastic surgeon to remove skin and tissue, “lift” the remaining skin and soft tissue, and secure everything into place. With a brow lift procedure, it is often possible to remove a very small amount of skin—or even no skin—from the upper eyelids while still achieving beautiful results.

Older methods of adjusting the position of the eyebrows during brow lift surgery involved making an incision that went across the top of the head. While this approach is still used and can be very helpful for some patients (those with receding hair lines or in need of a forehead reduction), a newer brow lift technique uses two to four small incisions, each less than the width of a fingernail, that are hidden in the hair above the forehead. A highlight of this new technique is that no hair follicles are cut for the procedures, so hair will continue to grow normally. Patients will be able to go to their hair salon or barber within a few weeks, and the stylist will have a hard time finding the incisions.

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Schedule a brow lift consultation today by calling Cross Medical Group at (215) 561-9100 (Philadelphia) or (610) 688-9100 (Villanova), or send a message online.

WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR A BROW LIFT?

If you have a low and sagging brow, uneven eyebrows, or drooping brows that contribute to sagging upper eyelids, you might be an ideal candidate for a brow lift—with procedure specifics depending on a range of personal factors. In most cases, patients may be considered ideal candidates for a brow lift if they are in good health; have sagging eyebrows; dislike the fact that their drooping eyebrows make them look older, tired, or angry; have deep horizontal frown lines or furrows around the brow area; have excess skin or tissue that hangs over their eyes and impairs their vision; are non-smokers; and have realistic expectations for the outcome of the surgery. Men and women who may not be good brow lift candidates include those who are allergic to general or local anesthesia or intravenous (IV sedation). For these patients, we can make a different recommendation that still allows them to achieve a more youthful look.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BROW LIFTS?

There are multiple brow lift variations, but which brow lift surgery technique is best? The most suitable option for you will depend on the state of your brow, your desired results, and other factors.

THE ENDOSCOPIC BROW LIFT

The endoscopic approach combines the benefits of the old-fashioned brow lift with modern technology to virtually do away with visible scars. Your plastic surgeon will use small, narrow, endoscopic equipment and cameras to release retaining ligaments, move the brows into the proper position, and secure tissues in their new position using fasteners that are placed under the skin in the area above the hairline. The body will dissolve the small fasteners over the course of six months after brow lift surgery—long after the tissues have healed and no longer require their support. The endoscopic brow lift is most commonly used when a significant amount of lifting is necessary. The endoscopic brow lift approach also allows complete control of the shaping and positioning of the eyebrows. The procedure is minimally painful, and recovery is measured in days to a week, with the longest-lasting component of recovery being numbness in the hair region that can last a few months.

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See for yourself the patient transformations that can be achieved by Dr. Cross and his team.

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Want to learn more about brow lifts? Contact the Philadelphia area’s Cross Medical Group at (215) 561-9100 (Philadelphia) or (610) 688-9100 (Villanova), or send a message online to request a consultation.

THE LATERAL BROW LIFT

Many patients experience a low position or drop of just the outer half of the brow as opposed to the entire brow. These patients can get results from an even more conservative approach that targets the outer half of the brow alone. The lateral brow lift uses just one incision on either side, hiding the access points in the hair follicles just behind the temple region. There is less need for ligament release. This permits an even faster recovery and reduced numbness during the healing process, as well as yields fewer and less-noticeable scars.

BROW LIFTING THROUGH THE EYELID INCISION

Other methods of adjusting the position of the brow include using the incision that is used for upper eyelid rejuvenation. This option is great for patients who are bald or who have a very high hairline that prevents the use of the endoscopic brow lift or lateral brow lift techniques. Commonly used in men, this procedure involves releasing the retaining ligaments through the incision used for an upper eyelid procedure. The incision to lift the brow is hidden in the natural crease of the eyelid, and patients benefit from the dual results: a more youthful brow position and eyes that do not appear hooded, half-closed, or drooping.

FOREHEAD REDUCTION AND HAIRLINE-LOWERING BROW LIFTS

Forehead reduction procedures and hairline-lowering procedures can be combined with a brow lift to add an extra element of correction seen in a lower hairline. This creates a more youthful appearance to the entire upper third of the face. The incision for these procedures is hidden between the hairs at the front of the hairline. Using an advanced version of skin closure—skin edge eversion—our plastic surgeons can achieve imperceptible scars while creating the benefit to the hairline and brow position.

WHAT ARE RESULTS AND RECOVERY LIKE AFTER A BROW LIFT?

Simply put, raising the brows will make you look you look younger, more awake, and more refreshed.

Some patients may have encountered other providers who told them that brow lifts are not effective, not long lasting, or don't look natural. These issues can be true when the procedure is not performed correctly by an experienced plastic surgeon. There are strong ligaments that hold forehead and eyebrow tissues in place. When these ligaments are not released correctly, the result can look unnatural and not last long. A skilled plastic surgeon, however, can perform the proper release of ligaments and achieve natural-looking repositioning for results that last a decade or longer. In fact, results can potentially last for up to a lifetime. Furthermore, when performed correctly, patients look very natural—and potentially more natural than they did with their brows out of position.

Patients also typically want to know what to expect after a brow lift, with questions like “What is brow lift recovery like?” and “How long does a brow lift take to heal?”

Your recovery experience and timeline will vary depending on the type of forehead rejuvenation surgery you have. We will provide guidelines for how to care for yourself at home after brow lift surgery, with details including how to manage the surgical site, what medications to take, how to reduce swelling, and how long you’ll need to avoid physical exertion in order to maximize results. You should not engage in heavy lifting, rigorous exercise, or strenuous physical activities for a couple of weeks. During this time, there is little pain, but expect some bruising and swelling.

Since all of the incisions are hidden in the hair-bearing scalp or in the crease of the eyelid, it is quite easy to hide this procedure once the swelling and bruising subsides.

WHAT OTHER TYPES OF COSMETIC SURGERY ARE AVAILABLE FOR FACIAL REJUVENATION?

A brow lift can be done on its own, but it is often combined with other face procedures to address excess skin or fat around the eyelids. It is frequently performed in conjunction with blepharoplasty or a facelift. A blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is a form of plastic surgery that improves the appearance of the upper or lower eyelids or both. Facelift surgery involves tightening and repositioning skin and other tissues to give the lower face a younger appearance.

Combining the results from various surgical—and even nonsurgical—techniques can give the entire face a rejuvenated look.

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Contact Cross Medical Group for a brow lift in Philadelphia (215) 561-9100 or Main Line's Villanova (610) 688-9100. You can also send a message online to inquire about a consultation, or for more information.

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