Brow Lift / Forehead Lift Surgery 

Brow lift or forehead lift cosmetic surgery can be performed using short incision and less invasive endoscopic techniques. Your surgeon will try to create discreet incisions by making them in the hair bearing scalp. However, in some cases, they would have to make the incisions in the natural forehead creases. Open brow lift or long incision surgery is generally used when substantive correction of the forehead tissue and muscles are involved.

During the initial consultation, your plastic surgeon will discuss all steps involved in the forehead lift procedure. Patients tend to feel more comfortable when they know what is involved in the procedure.

Modern Body Contouring & Laser Center, led by board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Burton M. Sundin and Dr. Reps B. Sundin, provides forehead lift and brow lift to patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and surrounding locations.

Open Brow Lift Procedure

You will be given local anesthesia or sedation to ensure you are asleep and comfortable during the procedure. The surgeon will then make a long incision across the forehead in a horizontal fashion. This will either be made in the natural forehead crease or the hairline to keep any subsequent scarring to a minimum.

The surgeon will remove excess fat tissue through the incision and tighten loose muscles. They will trim away loose skin and pull remaining skin taut. The brow will then be sutured in a new and youthful position.

Endoscopic Brow Lift Procedure

The surgeon will place tiny incisions on the scalp after administering local anesthesia or mild sedation. They will use the incisions for inserting a tiny endoscopic camera. The camera will be inserted all the way to deeper tissues to give the surgeon an unobstructed view of the underlying structures. They will be able to perform the brow lift in a less invasive and more precise manner. This will result in reduced downtime and discomfort.

Limited Incision Brow Lift Procedure

This is a hybrid technique in which the surgeon makes use of both endoscopic and open surgery. Small incisions will be created by the surgeon for gently lifting the outer eyebrow area. This will be done without using an endoscope. The incisions will be hidden away in the temporal hairline.

This cosmetic surgery technique cannot correct the central part of the brow. However, it is effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles at the eye corners. This is also called the crow’s feet. Your surgeon will choose an effective brow technique depending on your personal preferences and the degree of correction required.

Combined Surgery

Procedural steps may need to be altered if the brow lift plastic surgery is performed in combination with another procedure. You may need to correct all conditions at the same time if you have droopy upper lids, sagging brows, and loose skin around the eyelids. This is necessary for creating natural looking results. Your surgeon will develop a custom forehead lift or brow lift plan after consulting with you.

Cosmetic surgeons at MBody receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and nearby areas for brow lift and forehead lift surgery.

CONTACT MBODY CONTOURING AND LASER CENTER in NORTHERN VIRGINIA

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit or click here to contact us.

• www.drsundin.com
• www.m-body.com
• www.plasticsurgerywashingtondc.com

Serving Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Fairfax, Loudoun County, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Fredricksburg, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Maryland Richmond, VA and surrounding communities.

Brow Lift / Forehead Lift Surgery

Brow lift plastic surgery is meant to mitigate the effects of aging. It helps in restoring a youthful brow contour by tightening soft tissues. You can achieve beautiful and safe outcomes by following the detailed preparation instructions provided by your surgeon or their team.

Modern Body Contouring & Laser Center, led by board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Burton M. Sundin and Dr. Reps B. Sundin, provides forehead lift and brow lift to patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and surrounding communities.

Providing Health Records

Your surgeon will ask to review previous health records once they establish your suitability for the procedure. They may discuss concerns (if any) with your general physician. They may also alter the surgical plan for ensuring complete patient safety. You should request the specialist, doctor, or hospital to send past health records to the surgeon’s office directly for assessment before the initial consultation.

Exercise and Diet Considerations

Brow lift is a minor cosmetic surgery. However, it’s still critical that you follow a regular exercise plan and balanced diet before undergoing the procedure. Healthy patients are better equipped mentally and physically to deal with anesthesia and after effects of surgery. They also usually recover quicker. Patients should consider increasing their intake of lean proteins after consulting with a nutrition specialist. They should do this for a specific time period.

Avoiding Alcohol and Smoking

Patients should honestly tell the surgeon during pre-operative consultation if they drink and smoke. You may be asked to discontinue smoking for a few weeks before and after the procedure. This is because smoking increases the risk of side effects and complications. It also results in a slower recovery. You may be asked to decrease your alcohol consumption and not drink at least 48 hours before the surgery.

Tweaking Medication Schedule

Patients that are on blood thinners, anti-inflammatory medications and aspirin may be asked to stop using them for a certain period before and after the surgery. Herbal supplements, vitamins, and prescription medications may also have to be discontinued after consulting with the prescribing doctor. The goal of the surgeon here is to minimize the risk of excessive bleeding during the brow lift surgery.

Aftercare and Transportation

Brow lift cosmetic surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure. You should arrange for someone to take you home once the procedure is complete. You should also consider asking someone to take care of minor chores around the house, such as cooking and cleaning.

What to do the Night before the Surgery?

These are a few crucial tasks that you should do during the night before the surgery:

• Cleanse your hair and bathe with an antibacterial soap
• Don’t eat or drink anything for at least 8 hours before surgery time
• Sleep early and rest well the night before the surgery

Other Suggestions for Being Prepared

• Drink a lot of water before and after the surgery
• Fill your prescriptions before the surgery
• Set up an aftercare area in the house before the surgery
• Keep extra pillows handy for raising your head
• Prepare ice packs

Cosmetic surgeons at MBody receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and nearby areas for brow lift and forehead lift surgery.

CONTACT MBODY CONTOURING AND LASER CENTER in NORTHERN VIRGINIA

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit or click here to contact us.

• www.drsundin.com
• www.m-body.com
• www.plasticsurgerywashingtondc.com

Serving Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Fairfax, Loudoun County, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Fredricksburg, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Maryland Richmond, VA and surrounding communities.

Brow Lift / Forehead Lift 

Forehead lift or brow lift surgery techniques have become more advanced over the years. The procedure has become less invasive and has dramatically improved success rates. However, the procedure needs to be performed intricately since even the most minor changes to the brow shape can have a profound effect on the overall facial appearance.

The surgical procedure involves the eye area which makes it delicate in any case. You should always work with a qualified plastic surgeon for minimizing your risk. The surgeon should have dedicated experience in the field of brow lift and eyelid lift surgery.

Modern Body Contouring & Laser Center, led by board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Burton M. Sundin and Dr. Reps B. Sundin, provides forehead lift and brow lift to patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and surrounding locations.

Options for Brow Lift Surgery

Open Brow Lift

This technique involves a longer incision made across the forehead. Your surgeon will do everything possible for keeping the incision hidden near the hairline or within the forehead creases. They will use the incision to lift skin away from the underlying tissue. The surgeon will also reposition all loose muscles. Any loose skin will be excised before suturing the brow in a new and refined position.

Endoscopic Brow Lift

This cosmetic surgery technique makes use of an endoscope and is less invasive in nature. Small incisions are created in the scalp through which a tiny camera is inserted. This provides the surgeon with a view of the internal structures. The forehead and brow skin are tightened through the incisions so as to provide a subtle lift.

Potential Complications and Risks

These are a few potential risks of a brow lift or forehead lift surgery:

Scarring

There will be some degree of scarring after any surgery. This holds true in the case of a brow lift as well. Significant incisions are involved in traditional brow lift surgery. These tend to leave some amount of scarring which fade away into thin, white lines over the months.

Hair Loss

You may experience receding hair line at the surgical site after a forehead or brow lift plastic surgery. You should speak with a surgeon in advance if this is a concern to you. They may be able to modify or adjust the surgery plan.

Loss of Movement or Numbness

Damage to underlying nerves in rare cases can cause loss of movement or numbness in a particular spot. This is why you should choose to work with highly qualified and experienced brow lift surgeons that can minimize the risk.

Temporary Side Effects

There are several temporary side effects to brow/forehead lift surgery. These generally resolve on their own within the first few days of the surgery.

• Irritation from the dressings
• Minor soreness and discomfort in the incision area
• Firm skin
• Swelling and bruising
• Minor sensation changes in the treated area

Patients in very exceptional cases may suffer from irregular or asymmetrical skin contours. These can usually be corrected using a revision brow lift surgery.

Cosmetic surgeons at MBody receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and nearby areas for brow lift and forehead lift surgery.

CONTACT MBODY CONTOURING AND LASER CENTER in NORTHERN VIRGINIA

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit or click here to contact us.

• www.drsundin.com
• www.m-body.com
• www.plasticsurgerywashingtondc.com

Serving Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Fairfax, Loudoun County, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Fredricksburg, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Maryland Richmond, VA and surrounding communities.