By reading up on the brow lift surgery and doing your own research, you’ve already taken the first step towards gaining a more youthful appearance. In order to determine if this is the right procedure for you, schedule a consultation. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will allow you to learn more about the brow lift process and let you determine if this will meet your personal goals. It’s a non-pressured meeting in which you can discuss your goals with a qualified professional and give him/her the chance to evaluate your personal situation. During the one on one meeting, your physician will lay out the options available for your brow lift and facial rejuvenation process. He / she will set your expectations for the outcome of the procedure, explain the risks and complications that may take place, and recommend the best course of action. This consultation is also your chance to ask any questions you may have before you choose to move forward.
Brow Lift – Evaluation
Although brow lift / forehead lift surgery is a process that’s been around for years and it’s helped many people look and feel more confident about their appearance, it’s not a procedure for everyone. During the consultation, your overall health and outlook will be evaluated as these factors play a great role in the results of your surgery. To help your plastic surgeon successfully satisfy your goals for an improved look, it’s important that you be open and honest about your expectations. You should disclose all relevant medical information including health history, current vitamin, supplement, medication, tobacco, alcohol, and / or drug use. It’s also pertinent that you follow all of your doctor’s instructions before, during, and after the procedure to achieve maximum results.
Brow Lift – Safety
The brow lift procedure, as is with any plastic surgery procedure, is a major process that should not be taken lightly. To ensure your safety, do your research and consult with a certified surgeon. Dr. Kinney is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is professionally affiliated with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation. Be sure whichever surgeon you choose is certified by either the American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Only these certified plastic surgeons are specifically trained to perform surgical procedures on the face and body.
My Brow Lift
No plastic surgery procedures are one size fits all. If after speaking with a certified plastic surgeon, you decide this is the right procedure for you, your brow lift will be custom designed for your specific situation. This varies depending on your skin, your muscle tone, the height of your forehead, your bone structure and the goals you have in changing your appearance. An endoscope (surgical video device) may be used to perform your surgery. Typically, incisions are hidden in your scalp where hair is available to cover it up or in the natural contours of your face. However, if you are bald or have thinning hair, there are still ways to achieve the youthful look you desire. A qualified surgeon, will consider all these factors when determining the best method or combination of methods to most successfully achieve your goals.
The brow lift is a major surgical procedure. There are non-surgical treatments that will help minimize furrows and help give you a more relaxed, youthful look. However, the effects are not as great and these treatments are less likely to give you the results you desire. Ultimately, these non-surgical procedures will only delay when you will want to have a brow lift. The incisions needed for your brow lift / forehead lift are actual cuts in your skin which are closed in one of several ways: special clips, removable sutures, surgical tape, or skin adhesives. Since this is a permanent procedure, special devices like small surgical screws, an absorbable fixation device, or permanent sutures may be placed discreetly in your temple area.
Your brow lift surgery may take anywhere from two hours upwards, depending on the goals you seek to achieve, the techniques used, and any other rejuvenation procedures that may be taken care of at the same time. Other treatments or procedures that clients generally request their plastic surgeon to perform alongside the brow lift are eyelid surgery and facelift. These two procedures provide more youthful looking eyes and reduce the appearance of aging in the mid to lower face and neck area, giving the overall appearance of a much more youthful individual.
Other procedures that your physician may recommend for you depending on your personal situation include wrinkle reduction by injection and skin resurfacing. Injecting Botox into specific areas of your face may be needed to help your muscles relax before actually tightening or repositioning your brow line. The process may also be suggested after the surgery to help maintain the results. Skin resurfacing is another treatment that can be done in conjunction with the brow lift. This is designed to help improve your skin tone and surface.