WHAT IS A BROW OR FOREHEAD LIFT?

If you have overhanging or sagging skin in the upper eyelids a Browlift may be of interest to you. In the past surgeons often chose to automatically perform an upper eyelid lift to correct sagging of the upper eyelid.

More often today, a Browlift is used to create a more youthful appearance to the forehead and upper eyelids. Younger adults who have a naturally low brow or who already have deep frown lines due to stress or muscle over activity may also benefit from a brow lift.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

• The procedure is done as a day surgery using a general anesthetic. The surgery takes place in our Surgical Centre.
• The surgery can be done using an endoscope (a small specialized instrument using a fiber optic source), or an open approach.
• The forehead skin is lifted and repositioned. The muscles that cause frown lines are weakened.
• Additional procedures such as an eyelid tuck and / or a facelift may enhance the results.

WHAT IS THE HEALING TIME?

• Discomfort is easily handled with oral medication.
• Sutures or staples are removed within 10 days.
• Most swelling and bruising is gone in 7 to 10 days. There may be some slight residual swelling for a few weeks.
• Patients are back to work in 2 to 3 weeks.

Contact us today at (604) 582-2762 to schedule your cosmetic enhancement consultation with Dr. David Ward.

Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Surrey, British Columbia (BC) near the Vancouver (Canada) area.