If you’re like many of the clients at our Kelowna plastic surgery clinic, you’re familiar with popular cosmetic procedures like rhinoplasty, Botox, or breast enhancement.
What exactly is a brow lift? How can this type of procedure make you look both younger and more rested?
In this article, we’ll explain the process and outline benefits of a brow lift, showing you who the best candidate is for this surgery and what to expect.
What is a brow lift?
A brow lift or forehead lift involves carefully lifting and repositioning the skin and underlying muscles of the forehead.
Since the early 1990’s, many plastic surgeons perform a brow lift with an endoscope, a small camera that can be inserted under the skin to allow the surgeon to make extremely precise adjustments to facial tissue. Typically, the cosmetic surgeon will make incisions behind the patient’s hairline so that any scarring is virtually undetectable.
The delicate skin around the eyes is usually one of the first areas to show signs of aging, so a brow lift is commonly performed along with blepharoplasty, or eye surgery, to create a youthful, rejuvenated look around the eyes.
What are the benefits?
A brow lift can produce visible changes that you won’t see with other procedures, especially if you want to solve major structural nuances around your eyes and forehead.
Some of the top benefits of a brow lift include:
- Improved demeanour: You’ll look rested and alert, with a brighter, more open look around your eyes.
- Reduced signs of aging: Most patients look years younger after having a brow lift, as the forehead and eyes are often the areas that show the main signs of aging. See the incredible results of a brow lift in our Before and After photos.
- Minimal scarring: The brow lift incisions are often hidden in your hairline, obfuscating scarring, so most people won’t even be able to tell.
- Effective treatment for structural concerns: For very deep wrinkles along the forehead and a heavy brow ridge, a brow lift is one of the best procedures to create high quality results.
- Long‐term results: A brow lift produces lasting results that can keep you looking naturally younger for long periods of time.
Are you a good candidate for a brow lift?
You’ll benefit the most from a brow lift if you want to address concerns with the overall structure and underlying muscle tissue of your forehead and eyebrows.
This often involves deep creases across the forehead that cannot be treated effectively with other methods, or a brow ridge that is noticeably sagging or heavy over the eyes.
What should you expect from a brow lift?
The whole procedure for a brow lift is usually completed in day surgery and recovery time is minimal. Most patients require about a week of rest and are able to return fully to their regular activities within a month.
Call our clinic today for a consultation to determine suitability at (250) 868‐9099 or toll free at (888) 505‐8895.
