Consultation for Brow Lift Surgery

Patients considering a brow lift should go to the plastic surgeon’s office prepared for an extensive consultation. The surgeon will need to learn about your medical history, problems, surgery and current medications. Prior cosmetic, facial and eyelid surgery are important. You will need to help your surgeon understand what bothers you. Brow lift surgery needs to be individualized to the patient.

Forehead ptosis is a dynamic problem. The surgeon will need to see how your face moves and the elements interact. A discussion of what surgery has to offer can take place after examining your facial features. There are several different surgeries possible depending on the anatomical defect and the nature of your tissues. The doctor should make a recommendation of what method of surgical sculpting is best suited for your problem and then discuss the risks, benefits and alternate methods of care. Understanding the benefits and limitations of surgery helps with realistic expectations.

The facial features important in surgical decisions with forehead lift include.

• Position of eyebrows.
• Amount of upper eyelid skin.
• Position of hairline.
• Male pattern of baldness.
• Degree of furrows.
• Nature of the skin.

Ask your surgeon about these possible complications and telltale signs:

• Forehead paralysis.
• Brow asymmetry.
• Permanent loss of hair.
• Numbness of the forehead.
• Early relapse.
• The surprised look.
• High hairline.