Your facial features help in determining how attractive you look. Your skin tone, eyes, nose, facial width, lips, and eyebrows, altogether make you stand out from the rest. Although the way you look is perfect in itself, altering or elevating your features could be a cherry on top.
According to recent reports, a brow lift (also known as a forehead lift) is gaining immense popularity, especially among millennials. And why not? A brow lift helps in reducing wrinkles and fine lines from the forehead and gives a more youthful and attractive look.
But, is it the right option for you? Scroll down to find out!
Who Is An Ideal Candidate For Brow Lift?
According to the top plastic surgeon, Dr. Steven L. Ringler, the following factors usually defines an ideal candidate for a brow lift procedure.
- If you cannot apply makeup on the upper eyelid due to dropping tissues.
- If you have lined or furrowed brows and foreheads.
- If you have drooping and sagging brows.
- If the central portion of your brows makes you look angry.
- If the outsides of your brows result in sad expressions.
- If you have realistic expectations and are willing to accept minor asymmetries.
What To Expect Before, During, And After The Surgery?
Generally, there are two types of methods for brow and forehead lift, i.e., Classic and Endoscopic lift. The initial consultation with the surgeon will help you understand your facial structure and requirements; accordingly, the surgeon will recommend you to treatment.
The classic lift includes one continuous cut. It begins from your ear level and goes up specifically around the hairline. On the other hand, in the endoscopic lift, surgeons use a scope (a small camera with a thin tube) to the brow area. In this procedure, a surgical cut is made at the temples and behind the hairline to make the necessary changes.
How To Prepare Yourself?
Before the surgery, the doctor will provide you with special instructions to prepare you for the procedure. It usually includes food, drinks, medications that you can eat, and things to avoid. Likewise, they will share aftercare instructions for faster recovery after the surgery.
Note: Although brow lift is an outpatient procedure, the doctor gives anesthesia. That means you may need a person along with you who can take you back home.
Are There Any Risks Involved?
The risk of getting infected is present in the brow lift procedures. However, following before and aftercare instructions can prevent infection and boost the healing process. Other risks associated with this procedure are:
- Possibility of large scars.
- Hair loss around the scars.
- Temporary numbness in the forehead.
- Inability to raise eyebrows or furrow.
These issues tend to resolve on their own, so you need not worry about them. However, you must consult your surgeon to learn about any other risk associated with your case and follow their instructions.
To Sum It All Up!
Your facial features help define your beauty and also boost your confidence. Therefore, if you are in good health and wish to enhance your features, do not hesitate to consult a plastic surgeon and choose the right treatment.
