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Posted on 27 Sep 2023
You may be uncomfortable with the sagging of the skin and muscles in your forehead that causes your eyelids to sag and makes you look older than you want to look. Perhaps the sagging has begun to impair your vision, and you worry about the problem worsening. No matter the reasoning, there is a remedy for sagging brows– the incredibly transformative “brow lift.”
The Brow Lift Procedure
With the brow lift procedure, we raise the corners of your eyebrows and remove the excess skin that causes wrinkles. Dr. Neaman will make tiny incisions in your eyebrow area, so these incisions will not be visible to anyone. This doesn’t result in hair loss, and no scarring occurs. After this procedure is over, your results will look as natural as always, so it will not be obvious to anyone that you had work done.
It is often common for people to detect that a brow lift or a facelift has been done because the person looks as if she is always surprised. However, Dr. Neaman and Dr. Christiansen maintain the integrity of your eyebrows, so this permanent expression will not occur. After you have this procedure, your brows will not intrude upon your vision, and your appearance will be subtly enhanced.
Recovering from a Brow Lift Procedure
You may be concerned about the recovery time after this procedure, but it isn’t necessarily a difficult process. You will experience some side effects, but they will dissipate after a few short weeks. These side effects include tightness and bruising, but you can take measures that will help you heal quickly so that you can enjoy your restored youth.
After a Brow Lift Procedure
After a brow lift procedure, you will need to be prepared to limit your physical activities for two to three weeks, but you can go back to work after one week. If your job is physically demanding, you may need to take more time off. Experiencing a tight feeling in your forehead is not unusual, but it can be uncomfortable. If the pain is too much for you to bear, call our office to ask about pain relief options. We remove your stitches or staples after about a week, but healing continues for another two weeks generally.
How to Heal Faster
The two things you want to do after a brow lift are promote healing and ease your discomfort. The following will help you accomplish those goals:
- Keep your head raised for at least one week.
- Stay out of the sun.
- Refrain from exercise and lifting heavy objects.
- Refrain from smoking.
- Place cold compresses on your forehead when needed.
- Don’t apply excess pressure to or near your face.
- Attend your follow-up appointment with your surgeon.
How Long You Will Be Able to Enjoy the Results
The brow lift procedure’s results will last for several years. However, if you think that you need a little extra tender loving care, you can have facial skin tightening or Botox. Because your face will continue to age after the brow lift procedure, we recommend that you maintain your new look with non-surgical options.
The longevity and quality of your results are largely dependent on who you trust with your operation. As we mentioned earlier, trusting a board-certified expert like our surgeons at Neaman Plastic Surgery can save you from a botched operation. If you are in the Salem or Portland, Oregon, areas, schedule a consultation with our office to learn more about our brow lift procedure.
