Brow Lift in Concord
Also known as a forehead lift, a brow lift surgically alters the muscles and tissues that cause furrowing or drooping in the area above the eyes. Dr. Eric Mariotti, a board-certified plastic surgeon serving the East Bay, performs brow lift procedures to give you a smoother forehead and a more youthful, rested appearance.
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What is a Brow Lift?
A brow lift, or forehead lift, is a specialized cosmetic procedure that addresses visible signs of aging in the upper part of the face. The procedure smooths out horizontal frown lines and deep furrows while lifting drooping brows that can convey unintended emotions like anger or fatigue. By subtle adjustments to the underlying muscles and skin, a brow lift restores balance to your facial aesthetic, enhancing your natural beauty and creating a more open, approachable appearance.
How Does Brow Lift Work?
Brow lift surgery in Concord helps create a more youthful appearance by addressing sagging skin and tissue around the forehead and eyebrows. This procedure works by removing excess skin and realigning underlying muscles to improve their positioning. The result is a balanced and refreshed look that restores harmony across your facial features. Through precise adjustments, the surgery tightens and repositions key areas, effectively reducing wrinkles and lifting the brows for a rejuvenated appearance.
Benefits of a Brow Lift
A brow lift is a simple way to achieve a more youthful and refreshed look. This procedure tightens the skin on your forehead and lifts sagging eyebrows, reducing frown lines between your eyes and smoothing wrinkles across your forehead. Beyond diminishing signs of aging, a brow lift helps restore balance and symmetry to your facial features, creating a natural, rejuvenated appearance. It’s a subtle enhancement that not only brightens your expressions but also boosts your overall confidence.
Can a Brow Lift be paired with other treatments?
Combining a brow lift with other facial procedures can enhance the overall aesthetic appearance of your face. For example, eyelid surgery can correct significant drooping and puffiness, creating a more rested look. For those wanting a more youthful overall appearance, facelift surgery can harmonize the contours of the mid-face and lower jaw with brow lift enhancements. Additionally, non-surgical treatments like BOTOX® or dermal fillers pair seamlessly with a brow lift to fine-tune results and maintain smooth, refreshed skin long after surgery.
Why a Brow Lift?
A brow lift is one of the best ways to raise drooping eyelids and improve the horizontal frown lines and deep furrows that can make a person appear angry, sad, or tired. You may want to consider combining your brow lift with a facelift to attain a smoother look for your entire face. If you have significantly overhanging eyelids, eyelid surgery can also be performed simultaneously. Additionally, some patients who aren’t ready for surgery but have noticeable wrinkles on their brows can benefit from BOTOX® Cosmetic. You can discuss which of these options is best for you with Dr. Mariotti during your consultation visit.
Your New Look after a Brow Lift
Recovery following a brow lift procedure varies with each individual and your specific course of treatment. Recovery will be lengthier if more than one procedure is being performed, such as when eyelid surgery is combined with a forehead lift.
After surgery, you will go home with your head wrapped in dressings, which are usually removed on the first or second day. A brow lift does result in significant swelling and bruising for a few days, but initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral pain medication. Fortunately, healing is rapid and sutures or staples will be removed in 7 to 10 days, at which point most patients can return to work with a brighter, fresher-looking face.
How long the results of your brow lift last depends on many variables, including heredity, health, and lifestyle. Even though the aging process continues, patients are usually happy with their appearance for many years following surgery.
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Before, During, and After
What To Expect Before a Brow Lift
Before undergoing a brow lift, you’ll have a consultation with Dr. Mariotti. This appointment is an opportunity to discuss your concerns, desired results, and any health considerations that may impact the procedure. Dr. Mariotti will evaluate your facial structure and review your medical history to determine the best approach for your unique needs. You’ll also receive personalized instructions to prepare for surgery, such as avoiding certain medications like aspirin, herbal supplements, and anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce the risk of bleeding. This comprehensive preparation helps ensure that your surgery is as safe and effective as possible.
What To Expect During a Brow Lift
The procedure itself is typically performed as an outpatient surgery under general anesthesia. Dr. Mariotti utilizes an endoscopic technique that involves small, strategically placed incisions in the hairline. This minimally invasive method allows for precise work with reduced healing time. Through these incisions, Dr. Mariotti will lift and reposition the skin and muscles in the forehead to achieve a naturally elevated appearance.
What To Expect After a Brow Lift
Recovery from a brow lift varies depending on individual circumstances and whether additional procedures were performed. Initial swelling and bruising are common but typically subside within the first week. You can expect some restrictions on physical activities to allow for proper healing. Most patients can return to work and normal social engagements within 7 to 10 days. At your follow-up appointments, Dr. Mariotti will assess your progress and remove any sutures. With proper aftercare, you’ll enjoy a brighter, revitalized appearance.
Before & After
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Brow Lift FAQs
The average cost of a brow lift depends on many factors. There is your surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fees, operating room facility fees or other associated costs. If cost is an obstacle for you, discuss your financing options during your consultation to help make your procedure as affordable as possible.
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Narrow your search by looking at credentials like board certification with the American Board of Plastic Surgeons, experience performing facial plastic surgeries and online reviews. Finally, schedule a consultation with your top one or two picks to help you make your final decision.
A brow lift could be right for you if you are concerned with the appearance of a drooping or furrowed brow and/or prominent wrinkles and sagging skin in your forehead area.
While a brow lift can address some level of eyelid drooping, you might consider combining a brow lift with an eyelid lift if significant eyelid drooping is a concern for you.
Most people report feeling minimal pain after a brow lift, though tenderness, discomfort, swelling, and bruising are to be expected as you heal.
Brow lifts are typically performed as outpatient procedures, so you should be able to go home and rest the same day as your surgery.
Plan on taking around 7 to 10 days off work to recover from your brow lift. Sutures are typically removed around this point, making most people feel comfortable returning to work and social activities.
Note that you will still need to limit strenuous physical activity for several weeks after your brow lift as you continue to heal.
Brow lift results can last 10 to 12 years or even more, depending on a variety of factors like your age, genetics, surgical techniques, and your lifestyle habits. Staying out of the sun, wearing sunscreen, eating a healthy diet, and taking great care of your skin can prolong your results well after you get a brow lift.
BOTOX can be an effective option for milder signs of a drooping brow and drooping eyelids. However, BOTOX results are temporary, usually lasting around 3 to 6 months.
Injectables like BOTOX also do not typically yield the same dramatic results as a surgical procedure, but they can be a good place to start in some cases.
By enhancing your facial contours, softening wrinkles, and lifting drooping eyebrows or heavy lids, a brow lift creates a refreshed, natural appearance that lasts for years. It’s an ideal choice if you’re looking for a subtle yet significant improvement to brighten your expression and achieve a more youthful look.Â
You’ll notice initial results once swelling subsides within the first week or two, with final results becoming more apparent as healing progresses over several weeks.
Healing after a brow lift typically takes about 7 to 10 days. Once this period passes and your body is ready, sutures or clips can be removed, allowing you to return to work and your usual daily activities. While recovery time is fairly short, it’s important to follow your surgeon’s specific post-treatment instructions to ensure optimal results and minimal downtime.
Brow lift surgery incisions are typically placed strategically along the scalp or eyebrow line to minimize visibility. Over time, these scars tend to fade and become nearly unnoticeable, leaving most patients with no noticeable scars.
Dr. Mariotti, a certified plastic surgeon specializing in brow lifts, combines skill and care to deliver youthful, symmetrical results safely. While minor bruising is a common side effect, potential risks—though rare—include scarring, skin loss, or adverse reactions to anesthesia. With a focus on safety, Dr. Mariotti provides attentive support throughout recovery to minimize these risks and ensure a smooth path to your enhanced appearance.
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