BROW LIFT
Brow lift is a cosmetic plastic surgery typically used for reducing creases that appear with age in the forehead. Most brow lift patients are between the ages of 40 and 70. The best candidates are healthy people seeking a solution to unwanted furrows and deep forehead lines. Other candidates may include younger people suffering from premature aging signs such as drooping eyebrows.
Brow lifts may be used in conjunction with fat transfers to create volume or with eyelid surgery or a facelift to achieve a fully satisfactory outcome.
There are many ways to approach a brow lift . Full coronal ear to ear incision brow lift is no longer necessary. Endoscopic brow is the best option as this involves minimally invasive surgery and rapid healing time.
In Dr Tiong’s experience, this is a safe procedure.
How is it done?
A forehead lift usually requires only local anaesthesia though occasionally general anaesthesia is required.
Brow lifts are performed using an endoscope tool that acts as a visual guide and which requires a smaller incision. The advantages of an endoscopic method include a smaller incision, no general anaesthesia, reduced bruising, quicker recovery time and less scarring.
For an endoscopic forehead lift, several tiny incisions are made within the scalp. The endoscopic instrument is inserted to produce a visual map of the inside of the forehead and eyebrows. . Expensive , dissolving surgical screws or sutures may be fastened to hold the position of the altered skin or muscle.
How long does the surgery take?
Time in surgery is about one to two hours and you return home the same day.
What should I expect in Recovery?
- After surgery, a bandage is usually wrapped around the head. You may experience temporary discomfort and numbness which can be managed with medication. Swelling can be controlled with head elevation and typically subsides within a few days. Other sensations, including itching or lack of sensation are usually a small side effect and will disappear after a short time.
- Stitches and staples are removed in 1-2 weeks and special dissolving screws will disappear in about 4-6 months.
- There may be some mild residual bruising. However, most patients can return to work within 10 days with the help of a little make-up. If the bruising is minimal, the patient return to work earlier
- You may experience a tension headache for a few weeks as your brow has now been pulled tighter . This can easily be managed by Panadol or Panadiene Tablets. Dr Tiong will prescribe stronger necessary if required.
What costs are involved?
Surgeon fees start from $4,400* including GST. Anaesthetic fee and hospital fee are extra if you wish to be done in Private Hospital.
*The cost of cosmetic surgery can vary (higher or lower), depending on the complexity of the procedure, the required results, cost of implants, aftercare treatment and the area of the body where the surgery is being performed. Further costs may be incurred for anaesthetist and hospital fees if applicable. For specific pricing information, please arrange a consultation with Dr. Tiong.