Recently, local plastic interventions have become more and more in demand, which are not inferior in effectiveness to total operations, have fewer risks and a shorter rehabilitation period. So a brow lift or brow lift gives the face an expressive outline, allowing you to visually “rejuvenate” the patient. At the same time, the look becomes more open, frontal and near- eye wrinkles are eliminated.
Who needs a brow lift?
It makes sense to resort to this intervention in the following cases: sagging and flabbiness of the skin of the upper third of the face (including whiskey); lowered eyebrow line; downward displacement of the eye corners; pronounced wrinkles and creases in the region of the bridge of the nose and forehead; age ptosis; genetically low eyebrows and heavy eyelids; mimic network of wrinkles under the eyes.
Lowered eyebrows give the face an angry and tired expression. In this regard, patients believe that they need blepharoplasty , although in fact something else is required , namely, browlifting .
Most often, this operation is resorted to by patients over 35 years old, it is popular with both women and men. It is possible to carry out a simultaneous intervention, during which both eyelids and eyebrows can be corrected. Upper Blepharoplasty and browlifting are performed by the surgeon through an incision in the crease of the upper eyelid. This complex operation is comparable in complexity to a classical facelift , however, it is less invasive and easier to perform than two separate interventions.
How does this happen?
If there is no need for eyelid correction, then the operation is performed without incisions and tissue excision, through punctures that practically do not leave scars. Today, this approach has practically replaced the classic open surgery, which left a long scar along the hairline. Important advantages of the intervention: fast rehabilitation, low complication rate, low trauma . The operation is performed under general anesthesia, its duration is 1 hour.
rehabilitation period
The duration of the recovery period largely depends on the rate of decrease in swelling. On average, the process takes 14 days. Up to three weeks there may be loss of sensation. If there was a need for incisions, then the sutures are removed after ten days.
After browlifting for a month, it is recommended to limit:
• intense physical activity;
• exposure to direct sunlight;
• drinking alcohol and smoking.
In some cases, an elastic bandage may be applied to fix the displaced tissues in a new position. Antibacterial therapy and painkillers are prescribed individually (for pain syndrome).
Complications and contraindications
In rare cases, after the intervention, complications are possible, which include: numbness of the forehead, impaired facial expressions, hair loss, infection of the seam.
According to statistics, the percentage of complications after browlifting is about 1%, and the aesthetic effect almost completely transforms the patient's face.
Contraindications to browlifting are: infectious diseases (local or general), elevated body temperature, systemic diseases (scleroderma, autoimmune processes, lupus erythematosus, etc.), pregnancy, lactation, diabetes mellitus.
After the intervention, you should wait at least a month before undergoing cosmetic procedures such as mesotherapy , biorevitalization and peelings . Hardware techniques can be used after a month and a half.
If, looking in the mirror, you notice drooping eyelids and a “heavy” look, the general expression of your face has become gloomy, perhaps it is time to think about browlifting ? You can ask questions of interest regarding the appropriateness of the intervention at a free consultation with a plastic surgeon of the Bogolyuby Medical Center . During the appointment, the doctor will take into account all your wishes and advise the best method to solve the problem.
