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Is a Brow lift Right For You?



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Brow Lift is gaining popularity as a forehead lift procedure that is used to reduce the creases on the forehead that appear with age.


By : Seomul Evans    29 or more times read
Submitted 2010-07-28 12:38:02

Brow Lift is gaining popularity as a forehead lift procedure that is used to reduce the creases on the forehead that appear with age.

Is Brow Lift Right For You?

Patients seeking brow lift procedure should ideally be in the age group of 40 to 70. They should be mentally and physically strong to endure the procedure. Also, young people suffering from signs of premature aging like drooping eyebrows may want to consider this procedure. Brow lift can be undertaken singularly or in conjunction with other procedures like facelift and blepharoplasty.


The Procedure:
The procedure is typically performed an outpatient procedure. It is performed with the patient under the influence of local or general anesthesia as may be appropriate for the patients individual conditions. The time spent n surgery is approximately two hours and you can get back home after the procedure

Te procedure entails a conventional incision method; however some surgeons are also known to use endoscope tools for the purpose.


Conventional Forehead Lift:
To get ready for the procedure the hair is trimmed or tied back to make the hairline visible. Te incision is either made along the hairline, along the bone structure lines or within the scalp

For a conventional forehead lift a one long incision is made which start at one ear and ends at the other. After the incision is made the skin is lifted, the muscles are repositioned and the excess skin is removed before closing the incision. Recover time is two weeks at which point the sutures or clips used to close the incision will be removed.

What to expect after a conventional hair lift?

Temporary numbness and headache controlled through medication
Swelling in the area which generally persists only for a week
Unusual sensations like itching or lack of sensation
Hair loss followed by regrowth in three months

Endoscopic Forehead Lift:

As the name suggests an endoscopic device is used in the procedure. This calls for tiny incisions made along the hairline which are used to insert the endoscopic instrument. Once the visual map of the underlying tissue is relayed through the endoscopic device, the excess fat is removed, the skin lifted and the muscles are repositioned. The doctor may use temporary sutures or clips to close the tiny incisions

What to expect after Endoscpic Forehead Lift?

Temporary numbness or discomfort that can be controlled with medication
Swelling and unusual sensations like itching or lack o any sensation

Complications Associated with Brow Lift

Even though there are very few chances of encountering complications in a relatively simple procedure like Brow lift, like all other surgical procedures there are, some risks like the possibility of an infection, scar formation, permanent loss of hair, bleeding and others.

Additional Treatment:

To achieve your aesthetic goals you may have to go in for other procedures in conjunction with a Brow Lift.

Approach A Qualified Doctor:

Ensure that you consult with a board certified surgeon wit ample of experience in performing similar procedures.

The Cost:

The cost of brow lift will depend on your individual conditions the surgeon’s fee, the type of anesthetic used and the facility costs. Generally, the procedure will cost in the tune of $5000 to $7000. Normally cosmetic procedures are not covered by insurance unless they are related to a medical issue so it is best to evaluate your options.
Author Resource:- Seomul Evans is a SEO consultant for an online Men's Health Magazine.
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