Brow Lift in Toronto
If you have ever struggled with the appearance of a heavy brow, drooping forehead, or facial sagging related to aging or genes, you may be the perfect candidate for a brow lift. Performed by Dr. Bell and his talented team at the Toronto Plastic Surgeons clinic, you can ensure you are in the right hands and will leave your procedure looking more rejuvenated, youthful, and awake.
Dr. Bell is Toronto’s go-to brow lift and facial plastic surgery expert, with 25+ years of experience performing surgical and non-surgical aesthetic medicine procedures. With decades of education, training, and expertise, Dr. Bell will approach your eyebrow lift with a carefully created treatment plan that addresses your individual needs. Say goodbye to crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles, skin drooping, and the angry, tired appearance that can result from aging and brow sagging – Dr. Bell is here to revamp your self-esteem and your facial symmetry!
What is a Brow Lift?
A brow lift (also known as an eyebrow lift or forehead lift) is a surgical procedure that raises the eyebrows, lifting the skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and a tired expression. A brow lift can help boost your self-confidence and youthful radiance. If you want even deeper rejuvenation, you can combine a brow lift with other facial cosmetic surgeries, such as a facelift or eyelid surgery.
Am I a Good Candidate for Brow Lift?
Brow lift candidates generally have a sagging forehead or forehead lines, brows that hang too low or too close to the eyes, and deep vertical furrows between the eyebrows. If this sounds like you, it may be a good idea to book a consultation with Toronto Plastic Surgeons today to begin your brow lift journey.
Your Brow Lift Consultation with Dr. Bell
During your consultation, we will discuss your brow lift surgery and explain exactly what the surgery will entail. We will also ask questions regarding your medical and drug history and family health.
There is a possibility we will recommend a pre-op diet. You should also come prepared with questions as one of the main steps before your consultation, such as:
- Is anesthetic being used during this procedure? Which type?
- How will this procedure be performed?
- Can I see before and after pictures of the procedure results?
- What are the risks associated with this procedure?
- Can I combine this treatment with another treatment?
How Much Does a Brow Lift Cost?
The cost of your brow lift in Toronto will vary depending on your unique needs, but typically starts at $13,999. The procedure is considered cosmetic and therefore elective, so is not typically covered by insurance; however, we offer special financing options.
If you would like to combine your eyebrow lift with other treatments for full facial rejuvenation, you can choose from:
- A facelift, neck lift, and upper blepharoplasty combined with a brow lift, starting at $37,999.
- A facelift, neck lift, and lower blepharoplasty combined with a brow lift, starting at $40,999.
- A facelift, neck lift, and 4 lid treatment combined with a brow lift, starting at $42,999.
How to Prepare for Your Brow Lift
To prepare for your forehead lift procedure, you will first need to complete your consultation with Dr. Bell and the TPS team, giving them a full rundown of your medical history and creating a customized treatment plan to address all of your brow lift needs. Additionally, you should prepare by taking these steps:
- Quitting smoking and drinking alcohol, as these vices can decrease blood flow to the skin and slow down the post-op healing process.
- Avoid certain medications that can increase bleeding during surgery, such as Aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements.
- Arrange for a ride home from your appointment and prepare for recovery by taking time off of work.
There are differences in the way brow lift plastic surgery is performed depending on what technique we opt for. Still, a forehead lift procedure is generally performed by making an incision across the top of the scalp, beginning above the ears and hidden in the hair. Through this incision, we modify or remove the parts of the muscles causing frown lines, remove excess skin, reposition the skin of the forehead, and lift your eyebrows.
We expertly design the incision so it’s inconspicuous once healed. A forehead lift procedure is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia.
How Long Does it Take to Perform a Brow Lift?
Brow lift surgery performed by our expert team of surgeons generally last 1 or 2 hours. Of course, this can vary depending on your specific goals and needs, as discussed during your pre-op consultation.
Brow Lift Recovery Period
The recovery process varies depending on the brow lift technique used: open, endoscopic, or limited incision. Regardless of which route you choose, be sure to set aside 2-3 weeks for a complete recovery. Typically, the outcome of a brow lift is a markedly more youthful and rested appearance in the forehead and upper eyelid region.
Recovery Timeline
The specifics of your brow lift recovery will depend in part what kind of brow lift you’ve undergone. However, generally, here’s what to expect, day by day:
Day 1: You’ll return home with a surgical dressing in place. Keep your head elevated and use ice or cold compresses for moderate bruising and swelling.
Days 2-3: You may experience aching and throbbing as well as some tightness in the forehead and scalp.
Day 4: By day 4, you can follow instructions to remove your dressing, and take a shower. Start cleaning your wound with hydrogen peroxide and apply antibiotic ointment. You’ll wear a special headband at all times except when showering or cleaning incisions. If your brows seem too high, it’s normal—they’ll settle.
Days 10-21: Your surgical staples will be removed, your bruising and swelling will be significantly improved, and you should be able to reduce your headband-wearing to only nights.
Day 21: You will no longer need to clean incisions or apply ointment.
Days 14-35: Your numbness will subside. As your nerves regrow, you may feel tingling sensations across your forehead and scalp.
6+ months: Your nerve-related symptoms will have largely resolved. You may have small areas of minor numbness. Your brows will have reached their final position by this period.
Dr. Bell will provide follow-up appointments as necessary to ensure optimal healing and results.
4 Brow Lift Benefits
After your brow lift procedure, you’ll notice the following benefits:
Elevated eyebrows
Sagging brows, which may have previously ‘hooded’ your upper eyelids, will be elevated and repositioned for an all-around more alert, youthful appearance.
Reduced lines and wrinkles
Lines and wrinkles, or even deep furrows that commonly develop across the forehead or high on the bridge of the nose, will be reduced, and your skin tightened.
Improved frown lines
The vertical creases that can develop between your eyebrows, also known as frown lines, are often significantly reduced after a brow lift surgery.
Fixes unevenness
An unevenness of the eyebrows is a more prevalent issue than many realize. A brow lift can easily achieve more balanced, symmetrical eyebrows.
Brow Lift Risks & Complications
The risk of bleeding, infection or an adverse reaction to anesthesia is unlikely, but possible. Aside from the fact that most patients experience some temporary numbness of the forehead or scalp post-op, other risks and complications include the following:
- Scarring: Though usually minimal and unnoticeable, it is possible some light scarring may be visible after a brow lift procedure.
- Skin sensitivity: You may experience changes to the sensations of your skin. This may include temporary or permanent numbness on the forehead or top of the scalp.
- Asymmetry of the brows: Although a brow lift usually restores symmetry, in some cases, complications can result in asymmetry, with one or both of the eyebrows appearing too high.
- Hair problems: A brow lift can cause an elevated hairline or hair loss at your incision site. If this doesn’t resolve on its own, it can be treated with scar excision or hair grafting.
Although complications are highly unlikely and typically resolve without incident, further surgery may be required to ensure ideal results in rare cases.
Different Types of Brow Lifts
We offer several different brow lift techniques. The technique we choose together will depend on your age, facial structure, current eyebrow position, and what we determine is possible to achieve. The options available to you include an open, limited incision, and endoscopic brow lift.
Open Brow Lift
During an open brow lift surgery, we make an incision across the forehead, either along the hairline or skin creases. Muscles are softened, and excess fat removed. The remaining skin is pulled down, and the brow stitched into its new position.
Endoscopic Brow Lift
An endoscope used during your endoscopic brow lift is a narrow, hollow instrument with a fibre optic light source and camera. We make tiny incisions on the forehead to apply the endoscope, insert operating tools through the tube, and see inside with the camera. The endoscopic brow lift is considered a safer option, with lower risks of infection, scarring, numbness and hair loss.
Limited Incision
A hybrid of the open brow lift and the endoscopic brow lift, the limited incision approach is a non-endoscopic technique requiring limited incisions—particularly great for reducing forehead wrinkles or frown lines between your eyebrows. Any scars are well hidden along the hairline.
Brow Lift for Men in Toronto
A male brow lift is a procedure that restores eyebrow and forehead symmetry. The surgical approach differs from that of a female patient, as the male brow and forehead have different anatomy. There’s a different aesthetic when it comes to defining what constitutes male youth, vitality, masculinity, and attractiveness.
The male forehead tends to be flatter, and the eyebrow is lower and horizontal in shape than the upward arch of a woman’s brow. The male brow should overlie the brow bone, whereas a female eyebrow should rest just above it. Fullness in the lower forehead, called “frontal bossing,” is a standard characteristic.
For men with receding hairlines, Dr. Bell can perform a procedure to lower the hair with a “reverse brow lift,” or forehead lift, moving the hairline forward at the same time. For others, where the brow is just too low and crowds and hoods the upper lids, a male brow lift can be done through five small ports hidden behind the hairline, using a minimally-invasive endoscopic approach.
For men with too low brows but have balding hair and ports that cannot be done from above, the male brow lift can be performed from below using the upper lid blepharoplasty (upper eyelid surgery) hidden incision.
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Why The Toronto Plastic Surgeons?
Our team of expert surgeons has extensive experience performing brow lift procedures. As one of Canada’s most acclaimed clinics, we are recognized for our artistry in facial plastic surgery. By choosing The Toronto Plastic Surgeons for your brow lift, patients receive treatment and consultation from Dr. Bell, one of the most reputable cosmetic surgeons in the world.
Brow Lift FAQ
Is Getting a Brow Lift Painful?
You may experience mild soreness and tightness in your forehead, but this is easily controlled with oral medications. Approximately 10% of patients have headaches for up to 24 hours after a brow lift.
What is Eyebrow Ptosis?
Eyebrow ptosis is the medical term for a drooping eyebrow. It can cause a significant sagging of your upper eyelid skin over your lashes, which can interfere with your vision or appear undesirable. It can occur on one or both sides.
Is There a Minimum Age for a Brow Lift?
There is no minimum age for a brow lift procedure. Some patients have low brows at an early age, an issue that is often hereditary.
What Is the Most Common Brow Lift Procedure?
The open brow lift is the most common brow lift procedure, as it sees the most notable results. This approach is characterized by a single continuous incision made behind the brow line from the ear, which can lift the hairline slightly.
Will a Brow Lift Leave Scars?
Like any surgery, very fine scars may remain, but they will be well-hidden within your hairline. The brow lift technique that we choose will be the one most likely to provide the least visible scarring. In most cases, any scarring will fade over a period of 3-6 months.
Can You Move Your Eyebrows After a Brow Lift?
It’s common to experience reduced forehead movement after a brow lift due to post-op swelling. The recovery time required post brow lift varies from person to person, but patients are generally able to resume their normal activities (including moving their eyebrows) after a period of several weeks.
Does a Brow Lift Change Your Eye Shape?
In order not to risk changing the shape of your eyes, only a minor amount of skin and fat should be removed from the eye area. At Toronto Plastic Surgeons, our experts in the field typically do not remove much fat, opting instead to reposition it so the eyes appear fuller and more youthful.
Is a Brow Lift Permanent?
After undergoing brow lift surgery, you can expect your brow and forehead area to appear firmer and less lined. Although the results of a forehead lift are considered permanent, the surgery cannot stop the aging process, which means that the normal effects of aging or any significant weight fluctuations which occur after your surgery can affect the longevity of your results.
How Is an Endoscopic Brow Lift Performed?
An endoscopic brow lift is a minimally invasive approach to traditional or classic brow lift surgery. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. After expertly hiding a series of small incisions in the hair, specialized fiber optic technology is used to gently and carefully release and lift up the tissue in your brow area. Typically, the endoscopic brow lift is known for less bruising and a quicker recovery time than the classic approach.
Are Brow Lifts Safe?
At the hands of a skilled surgeon, brow lift surgery is considered extremely safe. Most of the risks that do exist are cosmetic and easily correctable.
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