Types of eyebrow lift surgery
There are different types of eyebrow lift surgery, which differ in the way the surgery is performed. This surgery includes the following types:
1. Traditional or classic brow lift surgery, 2. Endoscopic brow lift method, 3. Brow lift through temporal incision or temporal lift
Traditional or classic facelift surgery:
This traditional method is known as the old method. During this surgery, an incision is first made on the scalp in the area above the ear and continues along the hairline and forehead until it ends in the opposite area above the ear. The cut skin is gently pulled up and the location of the facial features is adjusted. After the facial features, including the eyebrows and related muscles, are placed in the appropriate and symmetrical area, the excess skin is cut and the various cut areas are sutured again.
Endoscopic eyebrow lift method:
Endoscopic brow lift is a modern method and is less invasive than the traditional method. In this method, instead of a large, all-over incision in the forehead and hairline, several small incisions are made within the hairline. Because these incisions are small and in the hairline, they are not visible, so there is no visible trace of the surgery. Another advantage of this method is that since the incision made in the skin is much smaller than the traditional incision, the recovery period is also faster and the risk of infection is much lower.
Eyebrow lift via temporal incision or temporal lift:
This surgical procedure is also less invasive. This type of brow lift only affects the lower third of each eyebrow on the ear side and affects fewer tissues than other procedures. Since the tissue is accessed through small incisions in the temporal region, this procedure is called a temporal brow lift or temple lift.
Eyebrow lift price
The price of an eyebrow lift does not have a fixed standard and can vary depending on the lift method and the dermatologist you choose.
Important points about eyebrow lift surgery
Brow lift surgery is an outpatient procedure, usually performed under general anesthesia. The length of the procedure depends on the type of brow lift surgery and whether or not other procedures are being performed at the same time. The incisions made in each type of surgery are sutured and are usually removed about 1 week after surgery.
Patients usually experience little pain after a brow lift. Discomfort and stiffness in the forehead are two common side effects after a brow lift. Swelling and bruising at the surgical site are also common in the first 10 days after surgery, and usually resolve spontaneously within 2 weeks after surgery.
Returning to daily life and resuming normal activities depends on the individual and their condition after surgery. Brow lift surgery heals faster when performed alone and without other surgeries.
Recovery stages after classic or traditional surgery:
- It is best for people to start walking around the house the day after surgery. Of course, showering is not recommended.
- 1 to 2 days after surgery: You can shower during this time period and with the doctor’s advice. You should be sensitive to the surgical site and avoid applying excessive force to the surgical site.
- 1 week after surgery: During this period, the person can do things that require little movement. Given that the person may feel tired during this period, it is better to start doing their activities gradually and little by little. If the bruising at the surgical site causes discomfort, its effects can be reduced with cosmetics. It is better to use any substance on the surgical site after consulting a specialist.
- 1 to 2 weeks after surgery: After one to two weeks after surgery, the person can resume driving. This is only recommended if the person has already returned to normal life and has finished taking the prescribed pain medication.
- 2 to 4 weeks after surgery: Exercise and more strenuous activities can gradually be resumed.
These tips and timeframes vary and are shorter for other types of surgery that are less invasive. It is best to follow the surgeon’s advice at each stage because the surgeon’s advice is tailored to each individual and their body conditions and lifestyle.
Benefits of eyebrow lift
Brow lift surgery affects your face and gives your face a double beauty.
- By adjusting the distance between the eye and the eyebrow, it is effective in correcting problems such as puffy eyes or drooping eyelids.
- A brow lift gives your eyes a lengthened and attractive appearance and makes them more beautiful.
- Tidying up your eyebrows helps to compensate for eyebrow imperfections and make them symmetrical.
- It gives a wide and full look to thin and weak eyebrows.
Possible complications of eyebrow lift surgery
Like other surgeries, brow lift surgery has potential complications. Although these complications are very rare, being aware of them can be helpful in making informed decisions. Possible complications of this surgery include:
- Creating scars , including traditional methods
- Problems with the skin’s sense of touch
- Asymmetry between the eyebrows
- Hair problems, such as hair loss or temporary hair loss at the surgical incision site
