Forehead or Brow Lift

Proper eyebrow positioning is often essential in the correction of the aging eye. Often as we age, our brows descend, creating a tired or worried look. The goal of brow lifting is to restore the posture and contour of the eyebrow and rejuvenate the eye expression.

Before	After
Before	After

A brow or forehead lift smooths the forehead, raises the upper eyelids, and minimizes the frown lines that come with aging. It also improves the sagging appearance around the outer aspects of the brow. Our favorite approach is a modified endoscopic procedure that involves placing a small weaving incision in the scalp or at the hairline, then gently up-lifting the arch of the Brow. Portions of facial muscle affecting the frown lines are removed. Integrated in the hairline, the scars are usually well disguised.

A popular and inexpensive procedure that is advertised to replace the brow lift is called the thread brow lift. This procedure can result in marginal and temporary benefits, but it also results in many complications. At the Clinique of Plastic Surgery, we can show you pictures of many corrections that we have done on patients who had thread lifts that had to be corrected with a proper brow lift. Like everything else in life, a surgical procedure that sounds too good to be true, usually is.

The procedure can be done under intravenous (local) anesthesia or general anesthesia and takes about an hour. Most people can return to work within a week or less.

Computer imaging is offered at the Clinique of Plastic Surgery and is an excellent tool to help you visualize anticipated results.

For a personal and confidential consultation, call the Clinique of Plastic Surgery at (727)592-0991 or (800)767-9166 to schedule your appointment today!

As with any medical procedure, there are certain inherent risks that should be discussed. Costs vary depending upon the extent of the surgery and areas treated. Please contact Dr. Drehsen and the Clinique of Plastic Surgery to schedule a consultation.