Forehead Lift (Brow Lift)

A personal consultation with one of our board certified plastic surgeons is the first step for every patient considering a forehead lift (brow lift). During this meeting, one of our surgeons will assess your physical and emotional health and discuss your specific goals for surgery.

Our surgeon will evaluate your face, including the skin and skeletal structure. Suggestions may be given for other procedures that can be performed along with or instead of a forehead lift. Botox, although not a permanent fix, can be injected into the creases to diminish and soften the wrinkles. Some patients have Botox injections to get an idea of what a long-lasting look of a forehead lift will be. Procedures that can be done along with a forehead lift to give an overall facial rejuvenation are:

• Eyelid surgery, to eliminate puffy eyelids
• Facelift, to eliminate jowls and sagging neck skin
• Skin treatments, such as laser resurfacing to minimize wrinkles.

Don’t hesitate to ask us any questions you may have, especially those regarding your expectations and concerns about the results.

The surgery will be performed at one of our accredited, in-house surgical suites. The procedure generally takes 1-2 hours depending on the case. We care for you in the recovery room for at least one hour before you are discharged.

When the date for your procedure has been set, we will provide you with specific instructions for the days immediately before and after surgery.

You may experience some numbness and temporary discomfort around the incisions, which can be controlled with medication prescribed by your surgeon. You need to keep your head elevated for two to three days following surgery to reduce swelling. Some swelling is inevitable, even around your eyes or cheeks. Bruising and swelling should begin to disappear in a week or so.

Numbness on the top of your scalp may be replaced by itching as nerves heal. These sensations may take up to six months to fully disappear. Bandages, if used, will be removed a day or two after surgery. Most stitches or clips will be removed in 10 to 14 days.

Some of your hair around the incision may fall out and may temporarily be a bit thinner. Normal growth will usually resume within a few weeks or months. Permanent hair loss is rare.

A  forehead lift, like a facelift or any other surgery to rejuvenate the effects of aging, does not stop the natural aging process.

Our goal is to make plastic surgery available to any patient who is qualified. We accept all major credit cards and offer several patient financing options to make the process as easy and affordable as possible. Our plastic surgery financing partners include CareCredit, Alphaeon, Prosper, and CosmetAssure. Learn more about your patient financing options here or contact us for more information.