Face Lift/Brow Lift Cosmetic Surgery

As I stated in my face surgery post, my experience with a brow lift, I think not knowing what to expect during and after surgery was the most upsetting. Also, I was never forewarned about the long-term affects.

1. Ask Questions
2. Make sure your doctor is experienced and certified
3. Read up on the surgery.

During my experience I learned the extent of the incision and the long term affect of the numbness on top/sides of my head. Yes, I still have numbness after 8 years. Also you can feel the suture knots and they are occasionally tender. On and around the scar line I have lost hair. Not that I had a lot to begin with :(

A brow lift or forehead lift smoothes out the forehead, while raising the eyebrows and reducing the frown lines. It is the least complicated, less painful of all cosmetic surgeries. A brow lift erases the effects of aging and leaves a smoother younger appearance.



A face lift or rhytidectomy is a procedure that removes excess fat, tightening facial muscles and readjusting the facial skin. A face lift maybe done in combination with other facial procedures, such as a brow lift, eyelid, nose or neck lift cosmetic surgery. A face lift is highly individualized and unique to your bone structure, skin texture and underlying muscle tone. It does not improve skin texture, although it can be in conjunction with a laser or chemical peel.

A face lift takes several hours to complete and the incisions begin above the hairline at the temple, go behind the ear and end behind the earlobe in the lower scalp. The skin is separated from the underlying fat and pulled back. Excess skin will be removed. Dressing are applied to decrease bruising and swelling. Vigorous activity should be avoided for at least two weeks for both a face and blow lift

You may shower once the bandages are removed, but be very careful when you wash your hair. Do not brush or comb your suture area. You will need to make a routine follow-up visit, including removal of your stitches. A couple weeks most of your bruising and swelling should go down and you can return to your normal activities. Please avoid direct sun exposure post-op to protect your skin and maintain your results.

After 8 years, I still have a smooth forehead. Despite what I have experienced above, I am still happy with the results of my brow lift cosmetic surgery.