Brow lift

Brow lift

Eyebrow lift is a surgical intervention that allows you to significantly rejuvenate the face and give it more expressive outlines. With the help of the operation, the surgeon easily removes pronounced wrinkles in the eye fissure and forehead. Thanks to this, the look becomes more open.

Indications for brow lift

The ideal age for eyebrow lift is 35-50 years. At this age, the first signs of skin aging are present on the face. However, such age-related changes are perfectly corrected with the help of minimally invasive sparing cosmetic techniques.

An eyebrow lift is indicated primarily in the following cases:

• Loose eyelids.
• Heavy, tired look.
• Changing the lines of the oval.
• Asymmetry and drooping of the eyebrow arches.
• Ptosis of soft tissues.
• The presence of deep creases in the forehead.

Varieties of eyebrow lift

Eyebrow lifting is carried out using different methods. Modern plastic surgery clinics practice the following eyebrow lifting methods:

• Temporal lift

This option is sometimes also called short-cicatricial or lateral lifting. The temporal lift will only raise the outer part of the eyebrow, not the whole of it.

The incisions with this lifting are about 3 centimeters. They are located in the temple area. The surgeon mobilizes enough tissue to lift the outer edge of the eyebrows.

In most cases surgeons perform temporal lobe lift and eyelid surgery at the same time.

Advantages: short rehabilitation period.

Disadvantages: low efficiency of surgery.

• Coronary lifting

This is an open or so-called “classic” lift. Belongs to the category of old techniques. Provides one long incision extending from ear to ear, slightly above the hairline. In the process of surgery, the forehead skin and tissues are lifted, the excess skin is excised, after which the surgeons put stitches on the scalp. Thus, the forehead is fixed in a new, more elevated position. This procedure fell out of favor after the introduction of endoscopic lifting.

Advantages: This is a good option to correct the asymmetry of the eyebrows and correct the hairline. Coronary lifting also allows you to lengthen or shorten the forehead, correct deep folds between the eyebrows.

Disadvantages: the presence of a large incision (although it is hidden under the hair).

• Eyebrow refixation

This surgery is classified as minimally invasive. It will allow you to raise an eyebrow when it comes to a slight drop of the eyebrow. This method is not used to correct significant eyebrow ptosis or asymmetry. In most cases, it is combined with blepharoplasty.

Refixation can be done internally or externally.

Internal refixation involves a small incision centered in the crease of the upper eyelid. If the external method is preferred, the incision is made only above the eyebrow. The next step is to remove excess muscle and tissue.

Advantages: the scar after the surgery is almost invisible.

According to numerous studies, eyebrow refax significantly enhances the effect of blepharoplasty without side effects and risks.

Disadvantages: long rehabilitation period.

• Direct and midline brow transfer

The midline transfer is performed using an incision on each side of the forehead along a deep crease. After removing excess skin, the eyebrows are raised.

When it comes to direct transfer of the eyebrow, the plastic surgeon removes the skin along the hairline, above the eyebrows.

Advantages: these methods will be a salvation for patients with very significant asymmetry of the eyebrows Most often, this is a consequence of facial paralysis or injury.

Disadvantages: These two legacy methods are rarely used. This is because they leave noticeable large scars.

• Endoscopic brow lift

Refers to minimally invasive methods. It is performed through several cuts (their length is about 1-1.5 cm). The incisions are located behind the hairline. After that, the skin is separated from the underlying tissue.

The next stage is through one of the incisions a thin tube with a small camera and an endoscope (a powerful light source at the end) is inserted. Surgical instruments are inserted through other incisions. Thus, the soft tissues of the forehead are lifted and fixed in a new, higher position. The surgeon then applies cosmetic sutures.

Advantages: short rehabilitation period.

Disadvantages: this option is not able to correct significant asymmetry.

Rehabilitation period

After the surgery the patient stays in the hospital of the clinic of Andrey Leonidovich Kharkov for a day. The stitches are removed 10-12 days after the operation.

Full rehabilitation takes 1.5-2 months. To avoid negative consequences, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

• It is forbidden to visit baths, saunas, swimming pools.
• Limit sun exposure.
• Sports are prohibited.
• Avoid eating spicy and salty food.
• Sleep only on your back. A high pillow should be placed under the head.

Contraindications for eyebrow lifting

Eyebrow lifting belongs to the category of minimally invasive and safe procedures, however, there are contraindications to its implementation:

1. Pregnancy and lactation.
2. Oncology.
3. Chronic diseases.
4. Problems with blood clotting.
5. Endocrine, hormonal disorders.
6. Diabetes mellitus.
7. Autoimmune disorders.
8. Pathology of the heart and blood vessels.
9. Pulmonary, renal, hepatic failure.
10. Mental disorders.

Benefits of eyebrow lifting in the clinic of Andrey Kharkov

The clinic of Andrey Kharkov employs real professionals who work and improve their skills every day. Eyebrow lifting in our clinic will allow:

• Eliminate age-related wrinkles in the eyebrow area.
• Get a more open gaze.
• Increase the elasticity of the skin in the eyebrow area.

Thanks to the reshaping of the face, your face will acquire youth, freshness and attractiveness.

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