Brow Lift
Changes to the forehead that occur over time can make you look tired or angry, and not reflect how you truly feel. Repetitive muscle use and certain facial expressions often result in drooping of the eyebrows and deep lines in the forehead.
A forehead lift is often recommended for people whose eyebrows have fallen and whose forehead has developed deep furrows. It is a permanent way to improve the appearance of horizontal and vertical grooves on the forehead. While brow lifts are typically performed on patients ages 40-60, anyone with lined or inelastic skin on the forehead, whether it’s caused by muscle activity, inherited traits, or prolonged sun exposure, is a candidate for this procedure.
A forehead lift is often combined with other operations such as blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), mid and lower facelifts to create a more youthful appearance. The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia and sedation.
Procedure
Brow lifts can be performed either by open or endoscopic approaches. Dr. Sabry prefers the endoscopic approach. However, there is a subset of patients (high hairline) that are better candidates for an open approach. Your procedure will be determined after a complete evaluation of your facial bone structure, skin laxity, muscle tone and position of your brow.
Traditional or minimally invasive (endoscopic) methods involve the removal or alteration of the muscles above the eyes between the eyebrows to smooth lines. The forehead is lifted to optimally reposition the eyebrows for a more youthful, alert and refreshed appearance. Excess skin is trimmed and the incisions are closed in layers with fine stitches.
Patients who present with a long forehead (large distance from eyebrow to hairline) may require a traditional brow lift with hairline incision. In this procedure a coronal (headphone-shaped) incision is made along the hairline, stretching between the ears and across the top of the forehead. The incision is usually made well behind the hairline so the scar won’t be visible after healing. Dr. Sabry will review the most favorable options for patients with high foreheads, receding hair, hair loss and balding so that the best possible outcome is achieved.
Murray Hill Plastic Surgery & Vein Center Brow Lift
Brow Lift Consultations
During your brow lift consultation with Dr. M. Zakir Sabry, he will answer questions you may have about the procedure and will discuss any safety concerns related to the surgery.
Prepare
Your initial consultation with Dr. Sabry will take at least one hour. During your consultation Dr. Sabry will discuss your goals and expectations. Then he will thoroughly examine you and outline the best options for your unique facial structure. If you are a smoker you will be asked to quit smoking 6-8 weeks prior to your procedure. You will then meet with our Practice Manager to go over scheduling, payment options and insurance questions.
As you approach the date of your surgery you will have a comprehensive preoperative visit in our office approximately two weeks before your surgery. A complete list of “dos and don’ts” will be reviewed as well as the pre and postoperative instructions and any questions that remain will be answered. You will be directed to avoid anything that has a blood-thinning effect (aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E etc.) for two weeks before surgery. You will be asked to minimize alcohol intake. Basic blood work for preoperative testing will be ordered.
Recovery
Dr. Sabry believes most people are candidates for a minimally invasive endoscopic browlift. In either case, whether you have an open or endoscopic procedure, you will be on your feet and able to wash your hair in a day or two. Many patients return to work or school in 7-10 days or fewer. Swelling and bruising should fade by the third week. During your recovery process Dr. Sabry will see you for post-operative visits. He and our staff will answer any questions you may have about your recovery. Our care and concern extends to your overall health and well-being.
Complications
All surgeries care the risk of complications. Brow lift complications are rare and usually minor but may include temporary numbness, nerve injury, and hair loss along scar edges.
Your Brow Lift will be performed by M. Zakir Sabry MD's surgery center located in New York, NY.
