Brow Lift Surgery in Overland Park
Balance your face with natural rejuvenation with the type of brow lift that works for you.
Drooping, low-set, asymmetric and/or flattened brows are common reasons to seek out a brow lift. Also, as part of a facelift, a brow lift can be very important to balance the upper third of one’s face and prevent bunching in the temple area of the face. Age, genetics and environmental factors like sun exposure and tobacco use all contribute to the position and shape of the brow leading to a generally tired or grumpy appearance.
Non-surgical therapies usually fail to significantly reduce any of these signs, but brow lift provides powerful and natural rejuvenation. Lifting, reshaping and supporting the brows surgically allows for long lasting correction of aging brows.
Brow lifts can be accomplished several different ways, with endoscopic brow lifts, temporal (lateral) brow lifts, trichophytic brow lifts and direct brow lifts representing the primary ways. Depending on the type, small incisions are placed behind the hairline or just at the top edge of the eye brows. Then, the attachment of the brows to the skull are loosened, suspended in a higher, more shapely position and secured in place. Stitches or staples are left in place for about a week before being removed. Many times, dissolvable sutures or implants are present for many months to allow the brows to stay fastened in their new position while they heal.
Other than direct brow lift, all other types are performed in the operating room under sedation. This is for best patient comfort and thoroughness of brow repositioning. Direct brow lift can be easily and comfortably accomplished in the office with only local anesthesia.
Who is a good candidate for blepharoplasty?
- Baseline health status is good
- Does not smoke or use nicotine products for at least 1 month before and after surgery
- Has not recently had other eye surgery
- Does not have moderate to severe dry eye
- Does not have ptosis of the lid that is the cause of drooping upper lids
- Has realistic expectations of the outcome
64 year old female underwent deep plane face and neck lift with bilateral brow lift
Brow Lift Recovery Timeline
Recovery is an important part of achieving optimal results. Most patients experience manageable swelling and bruising that resolve over time.
First Few Days
- Everyone goes home/hotel after the procedure, don’t get hospitalized
- Cool packs applied to the eyes and cheeks for first 2-3 days aids with swelling
- Get up and move around gently, blood circulation is good for healing
- Perform excellent wound care per provided instructions
- Sleep on your back in an elevated position
- Swelling and bruising will increase up to about day 3 or 4 and then will decrease
Days 7–14
- Stitches (if present) are now all out
- Continue elevated sleeping on your back
- Continue light walking
- Bruising will have decreased significantly or totally resolved
Days 14-28
- OK to start light/moderate exercise again
- OK to resume all regular medications and supplements after 2 weeks
- Swelling is way, way down now
- Typically ready to start socializing again in the second week
Frequently Asked Questions About Brow Lift Surgery
How much does a brow lift cost?
What kind of anesthesia is used?
Direct brow lift can be performed under just local anesthesia with or without oral sedation in the office. All other types of brow lift are performed under sedation in the operating room.
Where are the incisions for a brow lift?
Just behind the front edge of the hairline and/or just at the upper border of the brow hairs themselves.
Is it painful?
Not much. There is some soreness usually on the sides of the head and near the brow hairs. Typically the discomfort is easily controlled with Tylenol and ice packs.
What is the downtime like after brow lift surgery?
For the first week, you should only engage in walking as exercise and physical activity. In the second week, a slight return to more vigorous physical activity can occur without heavy straining. Usually, people are socially presentable in the second or third week.
Why Choose CWFPS for Brow Lift Surgery?
At Carson Williams MD Facial Plastic Surgery (CWFPS), we bring extensive experience in advanced brow lift techniques. Each procedure is customized for natural-looking results that preserve your unique character and enhance facial harmony.
Discover how a facelift at CWFPS can help you look as vibrant as you feel.