Best Brow Lift and Forehead Plastic Surgery in Fort Worth, TX
Overview
A brow lift can correct droopy, sagging eyebrows by elevating them to give the face a more alert, awake appearance. This procedure is sometimes confused with a forehead lift. While both produce similar results, the incision technique is different. A brow lift places the incision either directly above the eyebrow (direct brow lift), or in the middle to lower section of the forehead. A forehead lift places the incision along the hairline, which lifts the forehead and elevates the eyebrows to a higher position. Each method will be discussed in detail during the initial consultation.
Surgical Technique
There are several techniques that can be considered during a brow lift procedure. Some of the approaches are interchangeable with a forehead lift but may be used to achieve different objectives.
Eyebrow Incision
Also known as a direct brow lift, this approach places the incision in the natural crease of the upper eyelid. Depending on the structure of the brow, an incision can also be made at the brow hairline to complete this process. Weak and sagging skin and tissue will be lifted and reattached to the brow bone. This approach does not affect the forehead and works to treat a sagging eyebrow and eyelid.
Endoscopic Brow Lift
This approach provides a subtle change in the position of the eyebrows. It uses several small (1-inch or smaller) incisions near the hairline of the forehead where an endoscope (specialized camera) is placed, and surgical tools are used to elevate the eyebrows. The sutures are located inside the incision to help minimize scarring. While this technique is a common approach, sometimes the results can be unpredictable.
Coronal Brow Lift
This approach places the incision lines several inches above the hairline of the head. These incisions are typically long, yet still hidden by the patient’s hair. This technique repositions the eyebrows by pulling them up to offer an alert and revitalized appearance. Sometimes hair will need to be removed during the incision closure process where the skin is reattached. This approach offers dramatic results and, in most cases, repositions the hairline higher.
During/After Surgery
All brow lifts are performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure in an accredited surgical facility. The surgery typically takes around 2 hours to complete depending on the approach. Patients can generally return to work and resume normal activities within a few days following surgery. Facial features will settle and take on a natural look within a few weeks. It may take several months for the optimal surgical results to take effect.
