Brow Lift

The eyes and forehead have an important role in expressing own emotions. A heavy brow may cause you to look tired and unhappy. These urge the need to a brow lift — which can be also called a forehead lift. By removing excess skin on the forehead and re-positioning the underlying muscles and tissues, lead plastic surgeon Dr. Elie Abdelhak performs a brow lift to correct the sagging brow and eliminates the deep furrows to have a natural fresh look.

The Day of Your Surgery

You will have the brow lift done in the hospital under local anesthesia, the surgery can take one to three hours. Once the surgery is over he will close Dr. Elie will close the incisions with stitches and cleanse the area and bandage your face, you will not normally stay overnight.

Dr. Elie will follow the surgical discussed with you before your operation.

Recovery Time After Surgery

• It is important to follow your surgeon’s instructions
• Your staples will be removed approximately one week after your brow lift.
• The first week after the surgery you will be normally able to move and be mildly active. However, heavy lifting and much effort are not recommended. The time line for resuming activity after a brow lift depends on the individual. 1 to 2 day after the surgery a shower is possible but be gentle around your incisions.

Am I a candidate for a brow lift?

• Sagging eye brow creates a tired or sad look.
• Having frown lines between the eyebrows or across the top of your nose.
• Being unable to apply make up on the upper eyelid because of the dropping tissues.
• Lifting the skin above your eyebrow into a pleasing position resulting in eliminating most of the excess skin in your upper eyelid, a brow lift in this case may be right for you.

FAQs

Recovery period?

One week after you will be able to return to your work

What will my brow lift scars be like?

The surgery will be based on the techniques Dr. Elie uses and will result in scars. The incisions generally placed so they will be concealed at the hairline or within a deep forehead crease.

How long will the result last?

After six months you will be able to see the results. The result may last for up to 5 years, sun protection and healthy life styles will help to contain the results.

What to expect from the brow lift?

• Others may find you more approachable as they no longer mistakenly perceive you as angry or concerned.
• Your eyes will appear brighter.
• Self-confident can improve as you are no longer worried about looking “worried”.