The brow lift procedure is quickly becoming one of the most highly sought-after plastic surgery procedures for individuals who wish to lessen the appearance of forehead wrinkles. Still, before engaging in the procedure, many prospective patients want to know how long the results of a brow lift last. To answer this question, the team at Revive Eye and Face created this guide, which will answer this question and more about the brow lift procedure.
Who Makes a Good Candidate for a Brow Lift?
A brow lift, also called a forehead lift, primarily focuses on lessening the appearance of sagging and wrinkles on the forehead. As the procedure is ideal for restoring the youthfulness of the forehead, candidates for the surgery should have forehead wrinkles or sagging forehead skin that they wish to correct.
Most individuals who are interested in receiving brow lift treatment will not be barred from doing so. Still, a surgeon may look for the following candidacy requirements before approving prospective patients for the surgery.
- Brow lift patients should be nonsmokers.
- They should overall be physically healthy.
- Patients should not have a negative surgical history.
- Prospective patients should have realistic goals about the outcome of their surgery.
Prior to receiving any treatment, your physician will engage in a general medical exam to determine your overall sense of physical fitness. This examination will ultimately determine your eligibility for surgery.
What Occurs During a Brow Lift Procedure?
Certain steps must be followed in order for a physician to successfully execute a brow lift procedure. The steps of a brow lift procedure typically go as follows:
- The surgeon will apply anesthesia to the brow and forehead region to counter pain that would otherwise occur during the procedure. Anesthesia will either be local or general, depending on the extent of the surgery.
- The surgeon will make an incision at the hairline.
- They will manipulate the tissue and segments of muscle and skin to reduce the presence of wrinkles and frown lines.
- The surgeon will close the incisions with stitches or staples.
- They will apply padding and bandages to the surgery site.
Overall, most brow lift procedures will last between one and three hours. The recovery period for a brow lift can vary, so you should consult with your physician to determine how your personal health profile will affect the timeline. Some of the advice they may offer in this area includes:
- Managing and tending to your surgical site
- Any medications or over-the-counter drugs to take
- General patterns of rest and activity to engage in
- Steps to reduce swelling and irritation
Potential Risks
There are some risks and complications that one assumes when they receive a brow lift. Such risks include:
- Infection
- Scarring
- Anesthesia reaction
- Scalp itchiness
- Hair loss
- Scarring
You will be able to discuss whether you are at additional risk of side effects with your physician prior to receiving treatment.
How Long Do the Results of a Brow Lift Last?
A brow lift is considered a more-or-less permanent procedure that offers most patients very long-lasting results. That being said, due to the inevitable impacts of aging and time, you will likely develop wrinkles and other signs of aging as the years go on.
The variability of how long one’s brow lift results last is, in part, dependent on the exact type of brow lift that they receive. The primary types of brow lifts and the general range of their results are as follows:
- Trichophytic: 10-12 years
- Endoscopic: 5-10 years
- Temporal: 3-5 years
You will also be able to discuss with your physician whether they think that your results will be impacted by any medical conditions or lifestyle elements that you engage in. Many lifestyle and external factors can impact the longevity of your brow lift, so it is important to ask your physician how you can maintain the longevity of your lift. This conversation should give you a stronger sense of what to expect from your results and whether you should plan to return for revision treatment in the future.
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