Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)

Depending on patient to patient requirements, Dr. Malek may choose local or general anesthesia, contingent on if other procedures are performed simultaneously. A brow lift can be done one of two ways:

This method gives the surgeon the best access to the muscle and tissue, allowing adequate adjustments to be made. Incisions are made in front of the hairline to bring the hairline forward to prevent a receding appearance.

A less invasive procedure than the previously mentioned traditional method, it utilizes 3-5 small ½” incisions located in front of the hair line. The endoscope (pencil-like camera), is inserted and pointed in a direction which aids the surgeon so they can see beneath the skin without making large incisions. The surgeon can then adjust the muscles and skin through the other incisions.

Usually patients are up and about 1-2 days after surgery and bandages are removed on the second or third day. The patient can shower and wash hair normally after the bandages are removed. Keeping your head elevated 2-3 days after surgery will help reduce swelling. It is a good idea to be relatively inactive for the first week of recovery, but patients usually return to work in about 7 to 10 days after surgery. Energetic activities that elevate blood pressure should be avoided for several weeks.