Brow Lift in NYC
The Brow Lift Procedure
Brow/Forehead Lift Strategy
To elevate the brows, smoothe wrinkles and re-awaken tired eyes.
Brow Lift Surgery Approaches
The endoscopic approach utilizes several small incisions, telescopes, cameras and fine instruments to perform work on the forehead muscles to decrease wrinkles. The eyebrows are lifted and the scalp is secured into its new position with tiny screws or dissolvable retention clips.
The open approaches are just at, or within, the hairline for better camouflage. Forehead tissues are lifted to perform muscle work to decrease wrinkles, the forehead skin advanced the desired amount and the redundant skin removed. Incisions are closed with fine sutures and staples and a small rubber drain is placed under the skin to drain excess fluid.
As several procedures are available, depending upon the patient's goals, hairline, age, sex, skin quality and preference for incision placement, Dr. Zimm will determine which option is best for patients to choose during the consultation.
Brow/Forehead Lift Challenges
The Forehead Lift will not remove hooding of the eyelids due to excess of crêpey eyelid skin, reduce the signs of aging in the lower face or change skin texture or quality.
Recovery After Brow Lift Surgery
- Performed under general anesthesia at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, Forehead Lift surgery takes between 1 1/2 to 2 hours. It can easily be combined with other facial procedures and allows for patients to be discharged the same day.
- Recovery time is 10 to 14 days, at which point normal activities can be resumed.
- Travel plans can be resumed by day 9 of post-operative recovery.
The Goals of A Brow Lift
- The Forehead Lift elevates the eyebrows to re-define the eyes and improve hooding of the upper eyelids. It smoothens deep furrows between the eyes, crow's feet and forehead wrinkles. This restores a more youthful, open-eyed look to older patients and a more dramatic appearance to younger patients with naturally low eyebrows. It also complements a blepharoplasty (eyelift) or facelift for more overall improvement.
- The Forehead Lift can diminish a tired, worried or angry look.
Special Considerations
- The patient's desire for a more subtle or dramatic look, as well as the use of adjunctive procedures such as BOTOX cosmetic injections, temporary fillers, or laser resurfacing.
- Hair density, pattern, and forehead height.
- Skin elasticity and thickness.
- The patient's preference for endoscopic vs. open approach surgery.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
A brow lift in New York City puts the eyebrows in a better position giving the eyes an improved appearance. However, this procedure does not stop the normal aging process and you may develop some additional sagging or drooping of the eyebrows over time.
While everyone ages at a different rate, the average duration of benefits for individuals undergoing an eyebrow lift is around 10–12 years. However, it is important to note that despite continued aging, many feel that the changes to the eyes will always look better than if no surgery was performed.
A brow lift in New York City can range in cost from $6,000 to $10,000. Many factors can affect the overall cost of the procedure such as the surgeon’s experience and expertise, the type of brow lift performed, and if any additional procedures are needed.
When the final price is provided at your consultation, a detailed explanation of the factors making up the cost will be provided. The overall surgical cost will include the surgeon's, facility, and anesthesia fees and other costs related to the surgical procedure.
Hooded eyes occur when the eyebrows droop causing the skin to descend over the eyelids. When experiencing this sign of aging, a brow lift can help address this problem and fix the hooded eye appearance. However, when inexperienced surgeons attempt to correct this problem they can often over-correct and produce an unnatural appearance to the eyebrows and face. Therefore, it is important to select expert surgeons to ensure you are getting the best brow lift in New York.
A forehead lift in New York City is generally associated with mild discomfort. When experienced, the pain is worse during the first few days after the surgery and will gradually improve over time. Many will experience swelling and sensations of tightness within the forehead but as you get further out from surgery these will begin to resolve.
A forehead lift is related to a brow lift but these two procedures are different based on the overall goals of the procedure. A forehead lift is utilized to raise the skin of the forehead resulting in a smoother appearance and a reduction in wrinkles and fine lines. However, a forehead lift will not dramatically change the position of the eyebrows.
A brow lift addresses sagging and drooping of the eyebrow. This procedure alters the position of the eyebrows to give a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
When undergoing procedures involving the face many patients have concerns about scaring. However, experienced facial plastic surgeons will strategically place incisions in areas hidden by your hairline, forehead creases, or other natural features. The best forehead lift in New York City has a very low likelihood of resulting in visible scars, especially once the scar has fully matured.
