Brow & Forehead Lift

Remember that smooth brow you had when you were younger? How long has it been? For many people, age, stress and sun exposure can leave behind deep wrinkles and folds in the forehead as well as a drooping brow, giving you an angry, sad or tired look. These wrinkles and folds are often referred to as "frown lines."

A forehead lift is intended to soften these wrinkles, raise the eyebrows and minimize frown lines, bringing back a more youthful and rested appearance with cosmetic surgery. At the Newport Beach and Long Beach locations of CosmetiCare, our plastic surgery specialists understand that achieving the look you want can help you live the life you want. Learn more when you request a Complimentary Consultation with one of our surgeons.

What Do I Need to Know about Brow Lift?

With forehead lift the muscles and tissues that cause droopy brows and forehead lines are weakened to create a smoother look. For your Newport Beach cosmetic surgery procedure, the surgeon may use the conventional surgical technique, in which the incision is hidden across the top of the head, just behind the hairline; or the Endoscopic method, which involves the use of an endoscope, a special viewing instrument that enables the surgeon to view images of the internal areas of the forehead through three or more short incisions. Either method will give you good results, but the conventional method may yield longer lasting results.

Forehead lift is performed under general anesthesia and can be safely combined with other procedures such as face lift, mid face lift, neck lift, or eyelid surgery for overall improvement of facial features.

Am I a Candidate for Brow Lift in Newport Beach?

• Forehead lift is more commonly performed people between the ages of 40 to 60 but can help younger patients as well who have developed furrows or frown lines due to stress or sun exposure.
• It is a good choice for people looking to minimize the visible effects of aging by improving a droopy or low position of the brow.
• Brow lift also can help people wanting to permanently eliminate deep horizontal creases across their forehead.

How Will I Look and Feel After a Brow Lift?

• In the first days following surgery patients can expect to experience some swelling, bruising, and discomfort that can be controlled with medication. Its important to realize that the amount of time it takes for recovery can vary greatly with each patient.
• After one or two days, dressings used to wrap the head and drain tubes will be removed. You will experience some temporary numbness and itching as the nerves heal.
• Sutures or staples used are usually removed within 5 days.
• Swelling and bruising will almost completely be resolved within 2 weeks. Make-up may be used to conceal any temporary discoloration of the skin.
• Patients can expect to return to work within 2 weeks.
• Strenuous activity should be avoided for the first four to six weeks and you should temporarily avoid exposure to direct sunlight

The results of your surgery are permanent. After recovery from forehead lift, friends and family that see you will simply think you look refreshed, well rested and more alert. This procedure will not dramatically change how you look, but will help you appear more youthful and invigorated.

Request your Complimentary Consultation online with one of the plastic surgeons at CosmetiCare. You can also contact us at 800-95-IMAGE (800-954-6243) to schedule your appointment. With convenient locations on Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach and Bayside Drive in Newport Beach, CosmetiCare makes it easy to look your best in Southern California.

Remember that all surgery carries some risk. Specific risks associated with this procedure will be discussed with you during your consultation. Major complications are rare, but minor complications not affecting your surgical outcome may occasionally occur.