| brow
lift overview |
| introduction
to browlift surgery |
a
browlift raises the eyebrows and smoothes the forehead
for a more pleasant, rested, appearance |
|
variations and techniques |
coronal,
endoscopic, temporal, mid-forehead, direct, supraciliary,
hairline, transpalpebral, corrugator muscle excision,
brow bone reduction, brow fixation |
| incision
placement & surgery details |
incision
depends on hairline, hair density, and surgical
technique; usually hidden within the scalp |
| anesthesia |
general,
or local with IV sedation |
| surgical
facility |
usually
outpatient surgery center |
| length
of browlift surgery |
1
to 3 hours |
| discomfort
|
moderate |
| what
to expect after surgery |
numbness,
swelling, bruising, tightness; back to work in about
2 weeks |
| risks
of brow lift or forehead lift surgery |
permanent
numbness, hair loss, scarring, nerve damage, asymmetry,
over-correction |
| often
combined with... |
eyelid
surgery, face
lift, chemical
peel, laser
resurfacing, botox
|
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$3000
to $7000 |
| duration
of results |
5
to 15 years, or more |
| insurance
for brow lift |
may
(rarely) apply if low brows significantly impair
vision |
