What is a Brow Lift?
Brow lift surgery may help smooth frown lines and wrinkles, reposition the eyebrows, and correct the hooding of the upper eyelids, giving you a youthful and awake appearance.
Dr. Barnett will discuss the different brow lift techniques to help you address your concerns and achieve your goals. Most cases can be done in the office, and you will go home the same day. Dr. Barnett will wrap your head with gauze and bandages, which you can remove after 24 hours. This helps to reduce swelling and bruising.
Recovery
- Please make sure to sleep elevated and make sure you are icing.
- You should plan for a week off from work to rest at home.
- You should avoid strenuous activity for a month.
- You may do light workouts/weights/cycling/walking after your first post op.
- You will see us one week later for a post op appointment and to have your stitches removed.
- Please clean incisions and use Bacitracin twice a day during the first week after.
- You may shower and wash your hair after 24 hours.
While most patients recover within 3-6 weeks, you may see some swelling for up to 6-8 months. The brow will continue to heal for one full year.
Supplies to Have on Hand
- Bacitracin
- Peroxide
- Gauze
- Ice/Cold Packs
- Drink lots of fluids after surgery
- Your meds (we will call these in to your pharmacy)