When looking at ourselves in the mirror, or at others for that matter, we are drawn to ones’ eyes. The eyes express how a person feels, however, as we age, how we feel on the inside isn’t always visible on ageing face.

Over time, the skin of the brow and muscles surrounding the eyes begin to sag, making us look tired, angry and older than we actually are. In extreme cases, these changes can even interfere with a person’s vision. If you want to look and feel refreshed and alert again while restoring a youthful appearance, a brow lift may be just right for you.

A brow lift, also referred to as a forehead lift is a relatively simple cosmetic surgery procedure which can have lasting effects for up to ten years. Brow lifts are a common response to the effects of ageing, which can be seen in the areas around the eyes and brow.

Brow lifts are most often performed on both men and women from ages 40 to 60 who are experiencing hooding of the upper eyelids and sagging and drooping of the brow.  While the brow lift will not halt the ageing process, it can potentially decrease the visible signs of ageing, while at the same time tightening and smoothing the muscles on the forehead and brow. In raising your eyebrows your brow lift will give you the appearance of looking more relaxed, younger and alert.

The brow lift does not take long to recover from as the stitches can be removed as early as 7 to 10 days after the operation. Some patients may experience some bruising and numbness of the brow, which is quite common, and will most likely disappear within a few days following surgery.

If you want to be considered a candidate for brow lift surgery, you will need to schedule a consultation with Mr De Cordova, to ensure that a brow lift procedure will actually help you achieve your desired aesthetic goals. In addition, you will need to be physically healthy. While this could include being at an optimal weight or not having a chronic disease, usually the surgeon will be most interested in whether you have had an infection or had surgery in the past two to three weeks.

It’s also worth mentioning that the best brow lift candidates have both realistic goals and a positive outlook. You need to understand, that while a brow lift can have some striking effects on your face, it is not a cure-all solution. Some men and women do opt for other procedures to be performed in conjunction with a brow lift such as facelift or eyelid surgery. This may help achieve an overall smooth and improved look.

The brow lift process involves pulling the skin back from around the eyes, in a lift, towards a more desirable position. There are three different techniques used to perform a brow lift. The first method is called an endoscopic incision. It consists of making micro-incisions in the skin and going in with an endoscopic camera and fine surgical tools in order to adjust the muscles and other soft tissue of the brow. The second method is called a coronal incision, which is performed by making a cut over the top of the head from one ear to the other. In all cases, the skin is then tightened by lifting it back and set into place. The third method is called Direct eyebrow lift, which is performed making a cut close to the upper border of your eyebrows to camouflage the scar. A strip of skin is removed to get the desirable lifting effect. Is ideal for male and female patients with abundant eyebrow hair. However, it can also be done in patients with small amount of her in combination with microblading or permanent make up tattooing.

Mr De Cordova will determine which method is best for your individual case as each as its own advantages and disadvantages. Some surgeons may recommend a coronal incision for patients with very high foreheads. The location of the coronal incision lets the surgeon lift the brow without having to change the height of the front hairline. The scar may be more visible, but it can be easily hidden within the hairline.

One of the benefits of a brow lift procedure is that the results will be immediately visible, even with the swelling. As you continue to recover from surgery, you should get a better idea of how the results affect your appearance, and over the course of a few months, you will see the final results.