Browlift

• General
• The Consultation
• The Operation
• Recovery

In the time after your brow lift surgery there are a number of things of which you should be aware:

• The staples used to close your incisions will be removed at your 7-10 day follow-up visit. Although anticipated by most patients with apprehension, removal of staples is a painless event, and staples have the advantage of protecting the hair follicles much better than stitches.
• You should expect some bruising around your forehead. It is wise to limit vigorous activity to keep this bruising under control.
• You may also experience headaches for the first few days. Any discomfort you experience can be controlled by taking paracetamol or medication provided by the hospital. Do not take aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medication as these can promote bleeding.
• In the first few weeks after browl lift surgery your eyelids may not close fully. This can lead to irritation of the eye so it is important to use lubricants and eye moisturizers like artificial tears to protect your eyes from drying out, particularly at night.
• The position of your eyebrows immediately after surgery is a little higher than the end result but will settle within the first few months.
• The primary risk related to brow lift surgery is decreased sensation in the forehead. This is most commonly only temporary and is related to stretching of or injury to nerves at the edge of the eye socket.
• There is also a relatively low risk of damage to the nerves that move the forehead. This can lead to asymmetry in the forehead lines and the position of the eyebrows.
• It is very rare but also possible to experience reduced hair density around the incision lines. This is more common in people with fine hair and can be improved by scar revision.