A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift or forehead rejuvenation, is a cosmetic procedure to raise the brows. A brow lift improves the appearance of the forehead, the brow and the area around the eyes by raising the soft tissue and skin of the forehead and brow. You might choose to have a brow lift if you have a low, sagging brow or brow asymmetry. A brow lift might also boost your self-confidence.
A brow lift can be done alone or with other facial procedures, such as eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or a face-lift .

Why should do eyebrow lifting?

Aging typically causes the brows to move down. As skin and soft tissues lose elasticity, the distance between the eyebrows and eyelashes also shortens. The lower position of the eyebrows can make you look tired, angry or sad. A brow lift can raise the eyebrows and restore a refreshed, more pleasing appearance. You might consider a brow lift if you have a low or sagging brow that's contributing to sagging upper eyelids .

What can brow lift surgery fix?

In general, eyebrow surgery is performed to rejuvenate the upper part of the face. Whether you were born with heavy eyebrows and "hooded eyes" or the aging process has affected your appearance and caused the skin of your forehead to lose its elasticity, leading to wrinkles, grooves, frown lines. And sagging skin, eyebrow lift corrects.
The main benefits of a brow lift surgery can be summarized as follows :

• Increase confidence and a positive feeling about your appearance;
• A confused and angry face was replaced by a brighter and happier face.
• People no longer mistakenly think of you as "too serious" and inaccessible.

How you prepare before Brow Lift?

I nitially, you'll talk to a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon about a brow lift. During your first visit, your surgeon will likely :

• Review your medical history. Be prepared to answer questions about current and past medical conditions. Talk about any medications you're taking or have taken recently, as well as any surgeries you've had. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medications.
• Do a physical exam. To determine your treatment options, the doctor will examine and measure different parts of your face with your eyes open and closed. The doctor might also take photographs for your medical record.
• Discuss your expectations. Explain why you want a brow lift, and what you're hoping for in terms of appearance after the procedure. Make sure you understand the benefits and risks.

Before a brow lift you might also need to:

• Stop smoking. Smoking decreases blood flow in the skin and can slow the healing process. If you smoke, your doctor will recommend that you stop smoking before surgery and during recovery .
• Avoid certain medications. You'll likely need to avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements, which can increase bleeding.
• Arrange for help during recovery. Make plans for someone to drive you home after you leave the hospital and stay with you for at least the first night of your recovery at home

How is a brow lift surgery performed?

Before surgery, a consultation is held between you and the surgeon. Your facial surgeon will examine your skin type, loose skin, and drooping eyebrows. He will also hear your expectations and results.
Forehead lift surgery is performed either under general or sedative IV anesthesia. If general anesthesia is used, you will be asleep during the operation and completely unaware of what is happening. In the case of local anesthesia or IV sedation, you will be awake but feel no pain.
Depending on the technique used by the surgeon, he or she will make the necessary incision (s) in the hairline, eyebrows, or forehead, then pull the skin up and remove the excess skin. After the surgery, the surgeon uses sutures or skin adhesives to close the incision.
During the procedure your doctor might use one of the following techniques:

Endoscopic brow lift. Your surgeon will make several small incisions behind your hairline. He or she will then insert a long thin tube with a light and a tiny camera mounted on its end (endoscope) through one of the incisions to view your underlying muscles and tissues. Using an instrument inserted through another incision, your surgeon will lift your forehead tissues and anchor them in place with sutures, small screws or another technique. Your incisions are then closed with stitches or small clips.

Coronal brow lift. Your surgeon will make an incision behind your hairline across the top of your head, from ear to ear or primarily on the top of your head. He or she will lift your forehead into its new position, with the scalp in front of the incision overlapping the scalp behind it. The overlapping scalp is then removed and the remaining scalp is sewn together. This technique is not typically done in people who have high hairlines, thin hair or who are likely to lose their hair.

Hairline brow lift. Your surgeon will make an incision between the top of your forehead and the beginning of your hairline. He or she will remove a small amount of skin and tissue from the top of your forehead, rather than your scalp. As a result, your hairline won't be pulled back. A hairline brow lift is often used if someone has a high receding hairline. However, depending upon healing, a scar might be visible along the hairline.
Brow lift surgery typically takes about one to two hours.

Recovery and care after eyebrow lift surgery

You may feel discomfort or stiffness in your forehead after surgery. About two weeks after surgery, you have swelling and bruising at the surgical site.
Depending on whether you do the eyebrow lift alone or in combination with other methods (such as face lift or eyelid surgery). The recovery schedule for a typical eyebrow lift is as follows :

• Surgery day: It is recommended to walk at home.
• 1-2 days after surgery: Showering is allowed but should be done gently at the incision site.
• 1 week after surgery: You can return to work if you do not need strenuous physical activity. Some people may resume work sooner. If you are worried about visible bruising, camouflage makeup can be a good idea to make it less visible.
• 1-2 weeks after eyebrow lift: If you do not take painkillers that affect your ability to drive, you can resume driving.
• 2 weeks to 1 month after surgery: With the surgeon's approval, you can gradually resume training.

Other tips for quick recovery after forehead surgery

• Apply ice or cold packs around the eyes for 48 hours after surgery to reduce the swelling.
• Drink plenty of water and fluids to keep your body hydrated.
• It is recommended that you sleep with your head elevated for almost 5 days.

Risks and complications of brow lift

A brow lift poses various risks, including :

• Scarring. Scarring might be visible after a brow lift.
• Changes in skin sensation. A brow lift can cause temporary or permanent numbness on the forehead or top of the scalp.
• Asymmetry in the position of the brows. A brow lift can result in asymmetry, with one or both of the eyebrows appearing too high. However, asymmetry may even out during the healing process. Persistent brow shape or position problems can be treated through additional surgery.
• Hair problems. A brow lift can cause an elevated hairline or hair loss at the incision site. If hair loss doesn't resolve on its own, it can be treated with scar excision or hair grafting.

Like any other type of major surgery, a brow lift poses a risk of bleeding, infection and an adverse reaction to anesthesia .

Do the results from eyelid or brow lifts last long?

Results of these surgeries last a lifetime, but the aging process will always continue,“In other words, your face — just like the rest of you — will keep getting older and aging will likely begin to show at some point. “Many patients enjoy good results from eye lifts and brow lifts for decades.” Surgery down the road can always be an option, too.