FACTORS YOU NEED TO CONSIDER BEFORE UNDERGOING BROW LIFT SURGERY
You may be wondering about the main factors that you need to consider before undergoing a brow lift. Anesthesia represents the first step; your surgeon will administer medication that will ensure your comfort during the entire process. Next, he will make an incision using a special instrument such as an endoscope, which is a small, thin tube that has a camera attached at its end, used to adjust muscle and tissue beneath the patient’s skin. Forehead furrows and creases are corrected by eliminating the source of these unaesthetic problems.
Brow incisions can be closed using a great variety of products, including absorbable sutures, skin adhesives, special clips, or surgical tape. Dr. Bittar will come up with the best option for you and will also offer you a few valuable instructions related to pre and post-op-care. In some cases, we may decide to loosely wrap your head after the surgery to minimize bruising and swelling. We may also insert a thin tube to drain excess fluid that could collect under your skin after the surgical procedure. Most patients are advised to keep their heads in an elevated position, avoid intense physical activity for a certain period of time and make sure extremely cold or hot items are kept far away from the surgical site. Recovery time may vary a great deal, based on your age and general state of health. However, general healing may take up to 2 weeks. After 14 days, your surgeon may decide to remove sutures or clips. Most people need to take at least 2 weeks off of work to focus on their recovery.
All in all, this simple facial plastic surgery procedure can provide ideal results when you rely on our plastic surgeons in Austin and follow our post-op and pre-operative instructions. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.