General Information about Brow and Forehead Lifts

A brow lift is often done at the same time as a facelift and cosmetic eyelid surgery. The goal of a brow lift is to remove the wrinkles from your forehead and get rid of frown lines between your eyebrows or around the bridge of your nose. A surgeon can also increase or decrease the width of your forehead.

Reasons for Getting a Brow Lift

Everyone ages at a different rate and has different feelings about the aging process. Although a brow lift doesn’t stop the aging process, it may help a woman whose face looks prematurely old. In our youth-centered culture, it may also be important to slow down the aging process as much as possible for professional or personal reasons. Since all surgeries have inherent risks, however, it is important that you choose to have a brow lift because you believe it will improve the quality of your life. You should never undergo the risks of surgery to satisfy someone else’s image of who you ought to be.

Having Realistic Expectations

It’s important to have realistic expectations about brow lifts. If you are thinking of getting a brow lift, consider the following questions: Are you healthy? Do you smoke? (If yes, you need to stop smoking first.) Are you generally a happy person with a positive, upbeat viewpoint? Would non-surgical rejuvenation techniques postpone or eliminate the need for actual surgery? How would you be able to deal with it if more surgeries became necessary?

What about Cost?

The cost of your surgery is determined by the doctor’s skill and geographical location. Expect to pay for the plastic surgeon, the anesthesiologist, and the site where the surgery is performed. You may also have to pay for other items, such as medical tests or medications. Many doctors let you pay for the surgery over time.

You might want to consider traveling to another location for your brow lift to cut costs. You need to make sure that the surgeon is excellent and that you will receive the best possible care, but the cost can sometimes be less than the cost of receiving surgery closer to home.