Surgical procedures

Brow lift

Brow lift (forehead lift) is an operation to raise drooping eyebrows. People who request upper eyelid lifts sometimes also need to have their brows lifted in order to restore a youthful look. Younger adults who have a naturally low brow or deep forehead lines may also benefit from a brow lift.

A brow lift can be performed alone or in combination with other facial procedures such as eyelid and face lift surgery.

There are several techniques for brow lift surgery. In most cases, the operation can be carried out endoscopically. This means that the surgery is done with the aid of a camera passed through several short incisions hidden in the scalp. This produces minimal scarring and numbness and promotes rapid recovery. Dr. Pugash will recommend a technique that takes into account the position of your eyebrows, the amount of excess upper eyelid skin, and the height of your hairline.

Brow lift, whatever the technique, also allows the surgeon to weaken the action of the muscles that produce the frown lines between the eyebrows.

Brow lift surgery is usually carried out as an outpatient procedure. Potential complications include reactions to the anesthetic, infection, bleeding, poor scars, hair loss, nerve damage, and an unsatisfactory aesthetic result.

Bruising usually clears after about two weeks, allowing the patient a rapid return to nonstrenuous activities.

Dr. Pugash will provide complete care following your surgery so you remain comfortable, return quickly to all your usual activities, and obtain the best possible result.