A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, raises sagging brows that are hooding the upper eyelids and places the eyebrows in an alert and youthful position.

Dr. Supasid mainly performs brow lift using an endoscope to lift the forehead effectively without creating an extensive incision along the scalp. 

The procedure reduces the wrinkle lines that develop horizontally across the forehead, as well as those that occur on the bridge of the nose, between the eyes. Frown lines, the vertical creases that develop between the eyebrows, are also reduced.

Candidates:

You may be a candidate for brow lift surgery if you:

• Are physically healthy
• Nonsmoker
• Have a hairline that is not too high
• Have high lid creases and heavy brows
• Have a positive outlook and realistic goals

As we age, unsightly wrinkle lines may appear on the forehead. Frown lines between the brows can make us look angry or "too serious." Skin relaxation may cause the eyebrows to drop, hooding our upper eyelids and making us look tired. If you are bothered by these signs of aging in the brow region, a brow lift may be right for you.

Risks and safety:

Brow lift surgery risks include:

• Anesthesia risks
• Bleeding
• Elevated hairline
• Eye irritation or dryness
• Facial asymmetry
• Facial nerve injury with weakness or paralysis
• Fluid accumulation
• Infection
• Loss of hair around the incisions
• Numbness or other changes in skin sensation or intense itching
• Pain, which may persist
• Poor wound healing
• Possibility of revision surgery
• Rare risk of deep venous thrombosis (blood clots) that can result in pulmonary embolism with chest pain and shortness of breath
• Skin loss
• Unfavorable scarring

These risks and others will be fully discussed prior to your consent. It's important that you address all your questions directly with your plastic surgeon.

Preparation:

In preparing for brow lift surgery, you may be asked to:

• Get lab testing or a medical evaluation
• Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
• Stop smoking
• Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and other supplements as they can increase bleeding and bruising

You will need to arrange for a friend or family member to drive you to and from surgery, and to stay with you the first night following surgery to assure your safety.

Recovery:

Initial wound healing may take 10 to 14 days. Sutures or clips will be removed when it is appropriate. You should be ready to return to work and normal activity after 10-14 days.

Cosmetics can help camouflage any bruising.

Even though you will look presentable to the public, you will find that the healing will continue for several weeks, as the swelling dissipates and incision lines refine and fade. It may take several months for your complete recovery.