Brow Lift Surgery in Birmingham, AL

A brow lift is a common procedure that helps to reduce signs of aging on the forehead and brows. Cosmetic surgeons often combine the brow lift with a facelift or eyelid lift. Through this operation, Dr. Petro restores a youthful arch in the eyebrows, opens up the eye area and reduces visible wrinkles.

When to Consider a Brow Lift

Over time, the tissues of your brow can begin to descend, causing wrinkles and a tired facial expression. Lines, furrows and crow’s feet become visible and make you appear older. Although non-surgical procedures like Botox can be helpful for reducing these imperfections, the brow lift offers a more long-term solution. Dr. Petro may recommend the procedure for you if one or more of the following conditions are present:

• Crow’s feet
• Drooping brow
• Glabellar lines/creases
• Loose upper eyelid skin
• Asymmetric brow

Good candidates are healthy individuals who are capable of understanding the risks and benefits of cosmetic surgery.

Your Brow Lift: What to Expect During Surgery

A brow lift is often performed under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation, which means you’ll be insensitive to pain but conscious during the operation. The doctor ties back your hair and your face is thoroughly cleansed. An incision is made behind the hairline, allowing Dr. Petro to lift the skin of the forehead and alter the tissues, creating a smoother appearance. The brow tissue is then fixated before the incision is closed with stitches or clips.

What Happens After a Brow Lift?

After your brow lift, the doctor applies a soft absorbent dressing. When you are sent home, you’ll have specific instructions for post-operative care, including steps for showering, applying shampoo and applying makeup. You should be back to your normal routine within ten days of the surgery, but may need to limit sun exposure and rigorous activity for a longer period of time.

Although each patient’s recovery experience will vary, you should expect some numbness, nausea, swelling and discomfort. A medication can be prescribed to help control post-operative pain. After about two or three weeks, follow-up appointments with Dr. Petro will be scheduled to remove staples or fixation screws.

Brow lift Birmingham

Do you have more questions about the brow lift in Birmingham? Contact us by phone or email to learn more. During a personal consultation at our office (located near Birmingham), you can discuss all of the important procedure details with cosmetic surgeon Dr. Melanie Petro.