Brow Lift
The aim of this procedure is surgical rejuvenation of the
forehead and eyebrows. It involves a subtle tightening or lifting
of the skin in this area. Brow lift can be carried out on its own
in people with early signs of aging or combined with facelifts and
or eyelid surgery if required. The surgery will correct drooping of
eyebrows, loose skin and give some improvement to deep facial lines
in between the eyebrows.
What does Brow Lift Surgery Involve?
Small incisions behind the hairline are made. An endoscope,
which is a pencil-thin camera device that is connected to a
television monitor, is then inserted through each incision in turn,
enabling the surgeon to see the muscles and tissues beneath the
skin. By careful release of forehead tissue from the underlying
bone and delicate cutting of muscles which cause central frowning
lines, the forehead skin can be elevated and tightened. The
suspension of the forehead is achieved by fixing the skin using
special deep sutures or absorbable fixation devises anchored to
bone.
The operation usually takes approximately one hour to complete and
normally involves an overnight stay in hospital.
Your consultants will give impartial advice and have a thorough
discussion with you on the nature of the surgery, your suitability
for it. You will be fully informed about the implications of having
this operation including the limitations of the technique, the
position of the scars and any possible short-term or long-term
complication. The final decision to have surgery is your own
personal choice.