Refresh your natural look with a Forehead Lift in Miami
The appearance of early signs of aging can feel very abrupt. One day, you’re looking youthful, fresh, and awake, and the next, you’re noticing forehead wrinkles and sagging or drooping that seems to have occurred overnight. Aging is a gradual process, but the forehead is one of the first areas of the face to start showing signs of aging. Changes in expression, a tired appearance, and lines and wrinkles in the brow can all occur and make you look older than you feel.
Fortunately, modern plastic surgery has made slowing down the aging process easier than ever. Patients who are feeling self-conscious about their brow area can undergo a browplasty in Miami Beach, FL, at the Miami Center for Plastic Surgery to rejuvenate their forehead and boost their confidence. Double board-certified surgeon Dr. Gabriel Salloum offers patients natural-looking results and a more youthful facial aesthetic with forehead rejuvenation surgery.
About Brow Lift surgery
Browplasty is a surgical procedure designed to reduce the wrinkles on your forehead and give you a more alert and youthful expression. It involves removing excess skin, tightening muscles, and lifting the brow, so that you have less hooding over your eyes.
Best candidates for a Brow Lift Surgery
People who have started seeing signs of aging in the forehead and brow region, like wrinkles and lines, hooding over the eyes, changes in their resting facial expression, and drooping skin may be suitable candidates for a browplasty.
All patients should be healthy adults who have realistic expectations for the procedure. A brow rejuvenation surgery can give a person a more youthful appearance and well-rested look, but it will not stop the normal aging process completely and it may not eliminate all signs of aging. Looking at the before and after photos of real browplasty patients can help you set your expectations and understand what’s possible.
Candidates must be non-smokers or willing to quit well in advance of the surgery and for at least several weeks afterward. Smoking interferes with anesthesia and proper healing and poses a safety risk to plastic surgery patients. Dr. Salloum evaluates each patient individually for candidacy during a complimentary brow rejuvenation consultation at his Miami Beach office.
The Forehead Lift consultation
During a forehead rejuvenation consultation with Dr. Gabriel Salloum at the Miami Center for Plastic Surgery, you will be able to discuss your cosmetic goals in a calm, spa-like environment. Complimentary valet service is provided so that you can head into the office stress-free and learn more about the forehead lift procedure while getting to know the doctor.
Dr. Salloum will ask you about your aesthetic goals and expectations for plastic surgery. He will also evaluate your facial aging patterns and determine what is causing the sagging and drooping in your brow area. Then, he will go over your health history with you and ensure that you have a healthy lifestyle for surgery. You should talk about any current and past medical conditions and any medications you may be taking.
After he has assessed your candidacy, Dr. Salloum will explore the forehead lift process and provide a healing course of action. At times, he could suggest alternate methods if he senses they are more fitting, such as eyelid lift surgery to tackle drooping in the upper eyelids. He may even recommend putting together the two procedures or supplementing an eyebrow lift with Botox treatments.
If your treatment plan includes a brow rejuvenation procedure, Dr. Salloum will discuss the surgical technique he recommends and go over the anesthesia options and risks associated with the procedure. To make the most of your time with the doctor, it’s a good idea to come to your consultation prepared with a list of any questions and concerns you may have.
Brow Lift Techniques
Dr. Salloum designs every forehead rejuvenation procedure to meet the patient’s needs specifically. Depending on the individual patient’s aims, expectations, and age-driven facial anatomy, the surgeon may perform two different browplasty techniques.
Endoscopic Brow Lift
Endoscopic browplasty is the most common type of forehead lift in modern plastic surgery because it produces subtle results and requires smaller incisions than other techniques. During the procedure, the surgeon makes a number of small incisions, hiding them within the hairline.
An endoscope, or a small camera mounted on a flexible tube, provides visibility as the surgeon tightens the forehead structures and lifts the forehead tissues. This technique is associated with faster recovery time and natural-looking results. It is best for people with mild to moderate brow sagging.
Coronal Brow Lift
For more extensive aging in the forehead, a coronal browplasty may be used. In this approach, a long incision is made on the top of the head, spanning from ear to ear. Since it is hidden within the hair-bearing scalp, the scar is hidden once healing is complete.
After the incision is made during a coronal procedure, the experienced surgeon will lift the tissues and adjust the muscles before tightening the skin. This type of lift is best suited to patients with more advanced signs of aging.
Brow Lifts at the Miami Center for Plastic Surgery
Dr. Salloum performs brow rejuvenation surgery as an outpatient procedure and may use local anesthesia or general anesthesia. The anesthesia that will be used depends on the surgical technique and the individual patient. This decision will be made during the initial consultation.
After the administration of the anesthesia, Dr. Salloum makes the incisions. He will use either the endoscopic approach or the coronal lift to tighten the skin and muscles and lift the forehead. Dr. Salloum takes care to avoid lifting the brow too much in order to create a natural-looking, refreshed appearance.
After he has addressed the sagging forehead structures, Dr. Salloum closes the incisions with sutures (typically the dissolvable type) and places dressings on the incisions. A friend or family member should drive the patient soon after the procedure is complete
Brow Lift Recovery: What to expect
Following your forehead rejuvenation procedure, it is essential to rest to help with the healing process. You can expect to experience some swelling and bruising around the brow area, but this should lessen over time. Your doctor may provide you with pain relief medication to help reduce any discomfort.
Your surgeon will provide instructions on how to care for yourself during recovery time. He will also give information on which activities and habits to avoid in the first few weeks. Most patients are back at desk jobs and normal activities within 1-2 weeks and may resume moderate exercise in about 4 weeks. The patient should start a light physical activity like walking soon after surgery to ensure proper circulation and healing.
Why choose Dr. Salloum for your Brow Lift procedure?
Gabriel Salloum, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the founder of the Miami Center for Plastic Surgery and has more than a decade of experience in providing patients with beautiful, natural results. He is board-certified by The American Board of Surgery and The American Board of Plastic Surgery and is dedicated to providing his patients with the safest and most effective surgical techniques available.
Dr. Salloum has a loyal patient following because of his attention to detail and his dedication to patient care. His facial plastic surgery center provides comfort to his patients. He is always standing by to answer questions and help his patients make the best treatment choices for their needs. New brow lift patients of Dr. Salloum can look forward to the peace of mind and exceptional results his current patients enjoy.
FAQs about Brow Lift surgery
As with any surgery, forehead lifts do involve some risks. These include bleeding, anesthesia complications, hair loss near the incisions, asymmetry, eye irritation, persistent numbness or changes in sensation, facial nerve injury, skin loss, and poor wound healing. Although these are all possible complications, they are rare when patients choose a reputable board-certified plastic surgeon to perform the procedure and follow all pre-and post-operative care instructions carefully.
Dr. Salloum will evaluate your case during your consultation and make a treatment recommendation. Only an expert with extensive knowledge of facial aging can help you determine the cause of your aesthetic concerns and the most appropriate treatment.
Only a forehead lift can elevate the brow into a more youthful position and deliver long-lasting results. However, it is possible to improve some symptoms with a non-invasive cosmetic procedure in some cases.
Many patients are concerned about horizontal forehead lines and may not need surgery to get their desired results. Neuromodulators like Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin can be injected into the forehead to temporarily ease forehead wrinkles and frown lines. Many patients use these treatments to delay a browplasty or skip it altogether.
Aging patterns are unique and each person’s lifestyle and genetics will have an impact on when they start to notice signs of aging. There is no “right” age for a browplasty. If you have signs of aging in your forehead, then you can probably benefit from the procedure, regardless of your age. With that said, most facial rejuvenation patients are in their 30s, 40s, and early 50s.
Dr. Salloum will give you a list of what to avoid before surgery (and when). This includes quitting smoking at least several weeks before the procedure and avoiding alcohol and over-the-counter painkillers in the two weeks leading up to surgery. You should also prepare for your downtime by creating a recovery area where you can relax and sleep with your head elevated.
Stock your fridge with healthy food, gather some books and magazines, and fill any prescriptions Dr. Salloum provides. Having everything prepared in advance will make your recovery less stressful and more comfortable.
Don’t forget to arrange a ride to and from the office on the day of your procedure!
If you live near Miami Beach, FL, Miami Center For Plastic Surgery offers brow lift among its services, and is conveniently located at 4308 Alton Road #720 Miami Beach, FL 33140
Schedule a Brow Lift consultation with Dr. Salloum in Miami
Dr. Gabriel Salloum offers a full range of cosmetic surgeries to suit every need. If you think you could benefit from a browplasty procedure, call the Miami Center for Plastic Surgery at 305.405.6910 and request a consultation. Dr. Salloum will help you determine the treatment option that’s right for you and will be happy to answer all of your questions!
