BROWLIFT (FOREHEAD LIFT)
With age, the normal position of the eyebrows may descend. Some patients may also inherit a low, heavy brow. Stress and muscular activity can contribute to forehead wrinkling, creating an aged, sad, or tired appearance. A browlift restores a more youthful and refreshed appearance to the area above the eyes by raising the eyebrows and smoothing the horizontal lines of the forehead. Browlifts are often performed in conjunction with facelift or eyelid surgery.

Initial Consultation for Browlift Procedure
During your initial consultation with Dr. Naidu, she will discuss with you your desires and expectations from surgery. This will involve a complete medical history and an examination of the skin, soft tissue and muscles of the face, eyelids, and forehead. Dr. Naidu will suggest a procedure that suits you best and answer any questions that you might have.

Browlift Procedure
The forehead lift may be performed through the traditional "coronal" technique, in which a long incision is made within the hair, or with the endoscopic technique, in which several small incisions are used with a video camera and specialized instruments. Both options will be discussed with you, and Dr. Naidu will make a recommendation based upon both your anatomy and personal preference.

During the coronal brow lift technique, an incision is made across the scalp and within the hair. The skin and soft tissues are elevated down to the brows and the muscles that produce wrinkling of the forehead are released. The skin is then redraped upwards and excess skin is trimmed to create a smoother, more youthful appearance. With the endoscopic technique, four to five small incisions are made within the hair and an endoscope (a pencil-like camera device connected to a television monitor) is inserted through one of the incisions. Through another incision, the forehead skin is lifted and the underlying tissues and muscles are altered to produce a smoother appearance. The eyebrows may also be lifted and secured into a higher position with sutures underneath the skin or temporary screws placed behind the hairline. The procedure takes two hours, and is performed under general anesthesia in the hospital or in an outpatient center. Most patients are able to return home that day.

Post Browlift Surgery
Following surgery, the head will be wrapped with an elastic bandage. Most patients have temporary numbness, mild swelling, and slight discomfort around the incision. Itching at the incision site is normal and can take several months to resolve. You should keep your head elevated for several days following surgery. The dressings will be removed two days after surgery, and most sutures will be removed one to two weeks after surgery. You should take one week off work for recuperation. Although light exercise including walking is permitted the day following surgery, strenuous exercise and sexual activity should be avoided until three weeks after surgery. Prolonged exposure to heat or sun should be limited for several months until normal sensation returns.

How Do I Get Started?
Dr. Naidu and her staff will be happy to discuss this procedure with you. Please feel free to call for a private consultation with Dr. Naidu in our Manhattan, New York office or you can simply Schedule an appointment online.