Natural Browlift Surgery

Sun, wind, and the pull of gravity all affect the face, resulting in frown lines, wrinkling across the forehead, and an increasing heaviness of the eyebrows. Even people in their thirties may have faces that look older than their years. Your tired, angry, or sad expression may not reflect how you actually feel. As a result, many people have opted for a procedure known as the forehead lift, or browlift.

As with all elective surgery, good health and realistic expectations are prerequisites. When Dr. Majmundar tightens loose skin and removes the excess, forehead wrinkling and drooping brows are modified. If needed, we can remove part of the muscle that causes vertical frown lines between the brows. The result can be a smoother brow and a more youthful expression. To see what a forehead lift can do for your face, put your hands above your brows and outside the edges of your eyes and gently raise the skin upwards. Forehead lifts are an option if you have a sagging brow or deep furrows between the eyes. This procedure is usually done between age forty and sixty-five, although it may be necessary at an earlier age.

Is a Natural Browlift right for you?

Whether you are having surgery for functional or cosmetic reasons, your choice of a qualified facial plastic surgeon is of paramount importance. During your consultation, Dr. Majmundar will examine your facial structure, the condition of your skin, and your hairline in order to decide where incisions should be made. A thorough medical history will be obtained so that we can consider any medical conditions that may heighten surgical risks. Dr. Majmundar will then thoroughly discuss the procedure, risks, and alternatives to the procedure as well as the cost.

Dr. Majmundar usually performs an endoscopic browlift which uses a small camera and three small incisions placed just behind the hairline to bring the brow up. The advantage of this type of browlift is that once the incisions heal, they become inconspicuous. Although this technique may require more surgery time, it is less invasive and is associated with a smaller risk of scarring and temporary scalp numbness. If the patient has a receding hairline or is balding, other types of browlifts can be performed to hide the incisions and still achieve a natural lift.

What To Expect After The Surgery

Most patients experience a certain amount of swelling and bruising in the 7-10-day period following surgery. In a minority of patients, this may include the cheek and eye area as well as the forehead. Keeping your head elevated and applying cool compresses to your forehead and eyes will help reduce the swelling. Dr. Majmundar will also have you start on medications prior to surgery that will help reduce the amount of bruising and healing time to help reduce recovery. The sutures are usually removed within seven days. You will have a bandage around your forehead after surgery that is removed the following morning. For most patients, the recovery time will not exceed two weeks, but patients may still be advised to avoid strenuous activities for longer periods. Any prolonged bruising can be camouflaged with standard make-up techniques. Not infrequently, a brow lift is combined with a blepharoplasty (an eyelid tuck) or natural facelift to provide a harmonious rejuvenation. (TOP)