Browlift

Many of the earliest signs of aging occur around our eyes and forehead. Gravity causes the brow tissue to fall slowly. We compensate for this by contracting the forehead muscle more and more. This results in a false appearance of excess upper eyelid skin, hooded skin overhanging the eye corner, and transverse lines on the forehead.

Other muscle over-activity results in frown lines and creases across the bridge of our nose. Each of these changes occurs to a different degree in all of us. The result is someone who looks older, more tired, and even inappropriately angry or sad. Restoring a relaxed shape and position of the brow and modifying the over-active muscles can have a dramatic effect on our appearance.

• If you have sagging forehead or brows that hang too low and close to the eyes. Often this is contributing to the overhang of skin seen on the upper eyelid. This is not corrected properly with upper eyelid surgery alone.
• If you have developed deep frown lines (between the brows) or worry lines (across the forehead).

• A more youthful and rested appearance to the forehead and upper lids.

The operation is done as an outpatient procedure in our private surgical facility under light general anesthesia or with sedation and local anesthetic.

The operation is usually done using an endoscope (a small lighted telescope that is attached to a camera). Four or five small incisions are made behind the hairline to insert the endoscope and then delicate instruments are used to reposition the brow and modify the underlying muscles.

If your main concern is frown lines between your eyebrows, a limited endoscopic procedure can be performed to correct these problems. If you are having upper eyelid surgery performed, it may also be possible to treat frown lines by way of the incisions that are made in the upper eyelid.

In some instances, an incision is made across the top of the scalp, beginning above the ears and hidden in the hair. Sometimes, the incision may be placed at the front of the hairline or the middle of the scalp. The incision is designed to be inconspicuous when it is healed. Dr. Mosher will discuss with you the best placement of incisions for your face.

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• There is usually only mild discomfort following this procedure and it is well controlled with medication.
• Bruising and light sensitivity will last from seven to ten days. Swelling rapidly diminishes in one to three weeks.
• You should avoid exercise, lifting, bending over, and straining for two weeks.
• Some numbness of the scalp can last a few weeks or up to a few months.

Eyelid surgery, laser resurfacing and facelift can enhance the final results when combined with brow surgery.

Ask our very knowledgeable staff about Brow Lift or any of our other facial rejuvenation services. Speak to our staff directly or call 604-888-9378 (toll free 1-800-527-7697) to arrange your consultation.

Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery and medical spa office located in Langley, British Columbia (BC), conveniently near the Vancouver area.