Are Your Brows Making You Look Sad, Mad, or Tired? There's a Solution!
Aug 12, 2024
When muscles or skin in the forehead region sag, your eyebrows can droop closer to the eyes, creating a sad, mad, or tired appearance. A brow (forehead) lift can erase those effects, giving you a more youthful look that better matches your mood and energy.
Dr. Brian Blumenauer is a board-certified plastic surgeon who leads our team at Oceana Aesthetics in Stuart, Florida. Our mission is to deliver highly-skilled, personalized care to residents of Florida’s beautiful Treasure Coast.
Consider this information from our team about why a brow lift may be your best aesthetic solution for an aging forehead and how it compares to Botox and fillers.
Non-surgical options like Botox and dermal fillers can significantly improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. They can help lift the brows, resulting in a more open and refreshed look.
Dr. Blumenauer may recommend these in-office solutions for mild to moderate signs of aging in the forehead area. While temporary, these injections offer long-lasting, aesthetically pleasing results.
A brow lift, on the other hand, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that rejuvenates the upper portion of the face.
With this procedure, Dr. Blumenauer enhances the overall appearance of the forehead by tightening the forehead skin and underlying tissues, elevating the eyebrows to a more youthful position, and smoothing out forehead wrinkles.
Factors influencing your decision regarding surgery include the extent of skin and muscle laxity you’re experiencing and a desire for a more permanent solution than injections offer.
There are several techniques Dr. Blumenauer may choose from when performing a forehead lift, each tailored to meet individual needs and desired outcomes.
These include the classic (coronal) forehead lift, which requires a long excision across the top of the head behind the hairline, and a minimally invasive version (endoscopic brow lift) that uses several small incisions within the hairline.
Another type, the temporal brow lift, focuses on the outer portions of the eyebrows and forehead, requiring small incisions made at the temples.
Dr. Blumenauer recommends the procedure type based on your presurgical evaluation, choosing the best technique for your individual needs.
Recovery from a forehead lift varies depending on the technique used. Before your surgery, Dr. Blumenauer discusses the details of the procedure and recovery expectations.
Generally, however, swelling and bruising are common in the first few days post-surgery. Cold compresses and elevating your head can help reduce these symptoms.
Stitches are typically removed within a week or two. Most individuals can return to work and routine activities within 10 to 14 days, but strenuous activities are usually limited for several weeks to aid healing.
The results of a forehead lift are usually long-lasting, providing a rejuvenated and refreshed appearance that can boost self-confidence.
Schedule a visit with Dr. Blumenauer at Oceana Aesthetics today. Call the office or request an appointment online.