Eyebrow and Forehead Lift

If you look at your face in the mirror, what do you see? If the answer is visible signs of aging, lines due to stress or muscle activity, or lines that make you look angry, sad or tired all the time, then consider a brow lift. Also called a "forehead lift", this procedure restores your face to give you that youthful, refreshed look to the area above your eyes.

The Procedure
Dr. Work will advise you whether the classic or "open" method or the endoscopic forehead lift is right for you. Both procedures typically require the same preparation. In preparation, the hair is tied back with rubber bands in the front of and behind the incision area. An incision is usually made after this. Forehead skin is gently lifted and portions of facial muscle and excess skin are removed. The incision is then closed up with the stitches or clips.

Before and After
Your recovery will differ significantly depending on the procedure you had. With the classic method, numbness and temporary discomfort around the incision area may occur, as well as swelling. The swelling may also affect the cheeks and eyes; however this disappears within a week or so. Hair loss around the incision area is also possible but normal hair growth should resume within a few weeks or months. With the endoscopic forehead lift, numbness, incision discomfort and mild swelling usually occur. Incision site pain is usually minimal. There is less of the itching sensation with the endoscopic forehead lift than with the classic method.