How Does a Brow Lift Work?
Perich Aesthetics, Tampa Bay FL
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Perich Aesthetics, Tampa Bay FL 〰️
Are you tired of looking perpetually tired? Do you find yourself constantly frowning even when you're happy? Well, fret no more! A brow lift might just be the solution you're looking for!
But wait, what exactly is a brow lift and how does it work? Let’s explore the ins and outs of this amazing procedure that can help you achieve a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance. Buckle up and get ready to lift your spirits (and your brows) as we delve into the wonderful world of brow lifts!
How does a brow lift work?
A brow lift raises or reduces the skin above your eyebrows. If you have noticed a heaviness in this area after gravity has had its affects on you over the years, a brow lift can help to lighten that load and give you a visibly younger appearance.
With this procedure, sometimes called a forehead lift, the surgeon removes excess tissue from the forehead and around the eyes. Then, he or she adjusts the forehead muscles to create a smoother, more youthful profile free of deep wrinkles and loose skin.
Some brow lifts can be done endoscopically with tiny incisions and instruments. Other surgeries require traditional incisions, either behind your hairline or at the top of your forehead, depending on your aesthetic goals for the procedure.
This outpatient surgery is done under either IV sedation and local anesthesia or general anesthesia. Often, clients decide to combine a forehead lift with eyelid surgery or other facial procedures to maximize their time and money.
What are the benefits of a brow lift?
Brow lifts have a variety of benefits. A brow lift can elevate and reposition the brow line along the natural brow ridge. This helps to restore a youthful arch to the eyebrows.
In addition, a brow lift can reduce the appearance of sagging upper eyelids. What’s a really cool benefit that you might find unexpected of a brow lift is the improvement of the appearance of “crow's feet” wrinkles at the corner of the eyes.
Summery of the benefits of brow lift surgery:
Elevate and reposition the brow line along the natural brow ridge.
Restore a youthful arch to the eyebrows.
Reduce the appearance of sagging upper eyelids.
Improve the appearance of “crow's feet” wrinkles at the corner of the eyes.
Who is a Candidate for a Brow Lift?
Some people have a naturally heavy brow that sags over the eyes as we age. Brow lifts can boost your self-confidence by creating a brighter, more alert, and more approachable appearance. This procedure can also correct an uneven brow for a more pleasing contour.
Clients should be in good health and have realistic expectations for the brow lift procedure. If you smoke, you must quit for several weeks before the procedure and during the recovery period. You must also avoid medications that can increase bleeding, such as aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs.
How long does a brow lift last?
A brow lift will last anywhere from 10-12 years generally speaking! Of course for some this could be longer, possibly shorter, due to things like lifestyle and healthy eating that can effect your body as a whole. Stress is also a factor that can bring back signs of agin faster than you may like. How you take care of your face with proper skincare is also an important factor to the longevity of your brow lift.
How long does it take to recover from a brow lift?
After this procedure, you may feel some tightness or discomfort, but recovery is rarely painful from a brow lift. However, you should arrange to have someone drive you home and stay with you for the first night after the surgery, as with any surgery that you may have done.
Most clients experience some bruising and swelling in the area, which should resolve within 10 days to two weeks. Applying cold compresses, elevating your head, and taking over the counter pain medication as directed can resolve your discomfort in the first few days after your brow lift. Clients can typically return to work after about a week and resume exercise and more vigorous activities within two to four weeks.
Protecting your skin from sun damage by using a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 whenever you go outside can help preserve the results of your surgery. It is important to mention that choosing the right sunscreen is important. With sunscreen, you want to make sure that the active ingredient used is either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Some sunscreens may have both, but these ingredients are naturally found minerals that actually reflect then sun off of your skin by sitting on top of your skin. Just like the surface of the ocean reflecting the light back off the water, these minerals do a similar thing.
The other active ingredients you may see are chemicals. The chemical ingredients actually get absorbed into your skin, and thus into your bloodstream. They work by absorbing and converting the sun rays once the chemicals have been absorbed into your skin. That means that those chemicals are now in your body and can be measured in your blood. With continued use, this can lead to harmful side effects. What we do know for sure, is that these chemicals are causing our coral reefs to die. If the reefs are dying, what do you think is happening inside your own body?
This is actually good information to know about any of the sunscreens you may be using. You should check your sunscreen today to make sure that they have either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as their active ingredient. Also avoid any of the spray on sunscreens as those have recently been found to have ingredients that can cause cancer. If you are interested in learning more about sunscreen and the recent recalls, click here.
Ready to learn if a brow lift could be the right answer for you? Contact us here at Perich Aesthetics today through our online consultation request form here or call us directly at (727) 777-2640. We look forward to working with you soon!
