Brow Lift
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Newport Beach, CA
A Browlift is a procedure performed to combat the signs of aging, decrease frown lines, and raise naturally low or “heavy” brows. Browlift surgery works by removing muscles and tissues that cause the brow to droop, allowing the brow lift to create a smoother looking forehead. Learn more about Browlifts at our Newport Beach, Orange County office.
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Who is Brow Lift recommended for?
A brow lift is a procedure recommended to anyone who wants to decrease the signs of aging, decrease frown lines, and raise naturally low or “heavy” brows.
Pre-operation
How can I prepare?
Like any surgery, a patients’ health and well-being is our main priority. We require that patients who are undergoing surgery be healthy with normal lab work (your labs will be performed within 2 weeks of surgery). Furthermore, Dr. Bandy provides patients with a vitamin protocol to being before surgery to aid in the recovery and healing process. During your consultation 2 weeks before surgery, our staff will thoroughly review with you all important information that needs to be completed prior to surgery in order to ensure the best outcome and easiest recovery possible.
Will anesthesia be administered?
Yes, the procedure will be performed under a general anesthetic.
Is painful?
A brow lift is performed under a general anesthetic. Following the procedure patients will be prescribed pain medication in order to minimize discomfort.
What if I am sick before?
If a patient is noted to be sick prior to a procedure, it is advised to contact Dr. Bandy’s office immediately to discuss the best way to move forward.
How long before I see results?
Results of a brow lift are seen immediately, however swelling and discoloration may take up to six weeks to fully reside.
Post-operation
Is scarring expected after?
The incision site is usually hid in the hairline, making the incision site hardly visible.
Can I drive home after?
If you are having surgery under a general anesthetic, you will need someone to drive you home after surgery.
Should I try avoiding touching the area after?
A patient will have sutures, staples, and/or surgical tapes covering their incisions and these will remain in place for a few weeks. It is recommended that a patient not touch the incisions until they are healed.
What activity should I refrain from after?
Following a brow lift patients are advised to avoid all types of strenuous activity, including activity that may cause overheating and sunbathing for 8-12 weeks. When going outdoors, protect all incisions with sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 for the first year following surgery. Keep all stitches clean by washing with a gentle soap, ivory bar soap or baby soap, for about 10-14 days after surgery.
Do I need to take any medication after?
A patient is usually prescribed an antibiotic and a pain medication. If a patient is undergoing a general anesthesia, sometimes they are prescribed an anti-nausea medication to combat any feelings of nausea that some patients experience after having a general anesthesia.
Costs
What is the average cost?
The average cost for a brow lift is dependent upon the complexity of the case. In order to obtain an accurate price for your surgery we advise meeting with Dr. Bandy for a consultation.
Are there financing options?
The patient has multiple financing options. For example, the patient can pay for the surgery on credit card, and make monthly payments back to their credit card. Additionally, CareCredit is a financing company specific for cosmetic surgery; patients can apply for CareCredit, and there are multiple options for CareCredit. Sometimes, patients opt to make payments directly to the office. This is a prepayment plan where a patient would pay until he or she pays the entire balance for the surgery; then, they would have their surgery.
Recovery
What is the recovery time and the healing process?
The healing process may include swelling, bruising, itching, or numbness. Patients are typically advised to avoid strenuous activity for several weeks following the procedure.
Is there a post-operative recovery facility that you recommend?
We do have a post operative recovery facility that we refer our patients to in Orange County, CA and Los Angeles, CA. In these situations, they will be picked up by the post operative care facility from our recovery room and brought to the recovery center where they are recovered overnight, and then brought back the next day for their follow up appointment.
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FAQ
What can a Browlift correct?
A Browlift can lift the position of the eyebrows, decrease the appearance of heavy brows, decrease drooping, and smoothen/soften lines on the forehead, thus creating a more youthful appearance.
Where is the incision placed for a Browlift?
During a Browlift, an incision is placed behind the hairline. This allows the surgeon to avoid visible scarring as a result of the browlift. This is termed a coronal browlift and is the gold standard in eyebrow lifting.
