Face: Brow Lift
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Why would I consider a Brow Lift?
A brow-lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure Perth used to reposition eyebrows and can also be used to remove horizontal forehead lines and remove part of the corrugator muscles between the eyebrows that causes the vertical frown lines.
How is it done?
The operation is performed under general anaesthetic and is usually performed as overnight stay surgery.
There are several types of forehead lift:
- Endoscopic – This is the most common procedure – the results can be quite effective. No screws or bolts are required with my method of lift.
- Open procedure via bicoronal flap. The open procedure is rarely performed.
- Direct excision just above the eyebrows but rarely done due to scars
Method
ENDOSCOPIC – Uses telescopes/cameras inserted via three small incisions made just inside the forehead hairline. The forehead is loosened and then the eyebrows elevated to a higher position. Muscles that cause the frown lines is partly removed and downgraded.
DIRECT – Skin is excised immediately above the eyebrows and results in scars there.
OPEN PROCEDURE – Involves a large incision made across the top of the head.
What can I expect?
You are typically admitted on the day of surgery having fasted from the night before or 8 hours prior.
How long does it take to recover?
Recovery time is in the order of a week.
What complications can occur?
What other procedures are often performed at the same time?
One of my aims in surgery is to keep your face balanced. Often a brow lift is combined with an upper eyelid reduction (bletharoplasty) or Face and neck lift (rhytidectomy).
What does it cost and will private insurance help?
Exact costing is highly variable as it depends on your history and circumstances, the hospital used and specifics of the procedure. Brow Lifts are typically cosmetic and private health insurance and medicare do not assist with costs.
If a procedure can be given an item number then rebates will apply.
A cost guide can be requested from my office on 9228 2188 (+61 8 9228 2188).
Alternatively, we can be emailed at info@cosmetic-surgery.com.au
Where can I get more information?
If you have specific questions, or wish more information on specific procedures, please contact my office.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Please refer to the Risks of Plastic or Cosmetic Surgery.
