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By Abdulaziz Ali - Medically reviewed by Prof. Zeynep Sevim, on Apr 17, 2023

Who Isn't A Good Candidate For Brow Lift Abroad?

Brow lift surgery or eyebrow lift surgery is not suitable for morbidly obese patients or heavy smokers and those who do not prefer to stop smoking. Patients with serious underlying health problems are not good candidates for forehead lift surgery.

How long should you stay in the hospital after the surgery? 

You may spend one night in the hospital after the procedure to monitor your status. 

How long is the surgery? 

The surgery will take 1 to 2 hours.

How Many Days Before I Can Return To Work?

3 to 5 days.

When can I get back to sports after the treatment? 

You can expect to get back to exercise after 2 weeks.

How Long Does It Take Before I Can Return To Sports After The Surgery? 

Expect your doctor to advise you to wait a one-month period before returning to sports. 

What You Should Avoid Before The Surgery? 

Patients need to stop taking any anti-inflammatory medicines at least 2 weeks before the procedure. Smoking should be stopped at least one month before the procedure. Because it may adversely affect the healing process of the body and ultimately destroy the results of forehead lift surgery.

Herbal teas, green teas, vitamins, aspirin, and Omega 3 capsules need to be avoided at least 2 weeks before the brow lift surgery.

How Is The Surgery Performed?

Before the brow lift procedure can begin, the patient is put under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation depending on the decision of the surgeon. There are two main techniques that can be applied for a brow lift procedure: 

Endoscopic brow lift procedure– The endoscope is a skinny tube with a small camera on the end. In this procedure, the surgeon creates small incisions just behind the hairline and then uses these incisions to adjust the muscle and tissue beneath the skin, effectively correcting the lines on the forehead and raising the eyebrows.

The endoscopic brow lift procedure is preferred by doctors as well as patients, as it is much less invasive than previous techniques, and it can usually achieve an equally successful result. 

Coronal incision brow lift procedure– The incision spans from one ear to the other, across the top of the head. The patient’s skin is then lifted, revealing any underlying tissue. The surgeon then continues to make adjustments to achieve the desired result. The coronal incision scar is hidden from the patient's hairline.

The operated area was then bandaged, and the brow lift surgery procedure ended.

Brow Lift Recovery Timeline

The average brow lift recovery period lasts between 2 and 4 weeks. The patient’s forehead is wrapped in bandages in order to avoid infection but also to reduce bruising and swelling. A certain amount of swelling and bruising may be experienced in the 10-day period following surgery.

Patients can return to work and daily activities in about 2 weeks, but sports and substantial physical activities should be avoided for at least 4 weeks. If the sutures were used instead of bandages, they are usually removed within seven to 10 days after the surgery.

Patients will need to take precautions so as not to disturb the forehead region – wearing hats are prohibited during the brow lift recovery period.

Brow Lift Side Effects

Brow lift surgery risks and complications can include the following: 

  • Complications associated with anesthesia
  • Hair loss on the incision site
  • Elevated hairline
  • Excessive bleeding
  • Eye irritation or dryness
  • Facial asymmetry
  • Asymmetry
  • Infection
  • Scarring

Brow lift side effects may include:

  • Bleeding
  • Swelling
  • Bruising
  • Pain
  • Intense itching
  • Eye irritation

Brow Lift Success Rate

Brow lift surgery reviews set the average eyebrow lift procedure success rate at around 93%.

The results of the brow lift procedure can be seen immediately. The incision lines become swollen due to surgery but gradually disappear. Patients need to avoid the sun, alcohol, and smoking as much as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How Long Will My Brow Lift Procedure Last? 

The procedure’s results last between 5 and 10 years, depending on the patient’s lifestyle. 

Can I Combine My Brow Lift Procedure with Another Surgery?

Yes, most patients also prefer to have eyelid surgery at the same time for a better and younger effect.

Will I Have Any Visible Scars?

No, no matter what technique is used, all scars will be hidden in the hairline.