Due to gravity and time, our faces naturally evolve as we age. You might notice your eyebrows softening or expressive lines appearing—each marking a chapter of wisdom and experience. It's beautiful to embrace this journey, and sometimes, it's also an opportunity to rejuvenate.
A brow lift can gently elevate your features, bringing out your natural radiance and letting your youthful energy shine.
As experts in facial rejuvenation, our brow lift procedures stand out as one of our specialties.
We believe that everyone possesses unique beauty, and our goal is to accentuate and refine those features that make you, you. With precision and artistry, Dr. Dayan, Dr. Caughlin and our team ensure results that beautifully lift and highlight the natural contours of your forehead, giving you a refreshed and vibrant look.
What Is a Brow Lift?
A brow lift, also called a forehead lift or forehead rejuvenation, is a surgical procedure designed to elevate the eyebrows and reduce signs of aging. A forehead lift not only lifts the brow line and opens up the eyes, but helps create a smoother, more refined look. Additionally, this procedure can help to lessen the appearance of crow’s feet in the temple area next to the eye. While it can be performed as a stand-alone procedure, it's not uncommon for individuals to combine a brow lift with other facial rejuvenation techniques, like a facelift, to achieve a more comprehensive enhancement.
Brow Lift Benefits
A brow lift rejuvenates your facial appearance by reducing frown lines and wrinkles between the eyebrows, tightening forehead skin, and restoring a youthful contour to your brow area. This procedure can boost self-confidence and make your expression appear more open and friendly.
Types of Brow Lift Procedures
Understanding the different types of brow lift procedures can help you decide which option is best for you. Here’s a review of the main types offered by the team at Impressions Face + Body.
Endoscopic Brow Lift
Temporal (Limited Incision) Brow Lift
Coronal (Classic) Brow Lift
Pantyhose Brow Lift
Chicago’s Trusted Brow Lift Surgeons
Your face reflects your unique story, and it deserves the best care. At our clinic, trust and professionalism are paramount. Our team of board-certified plastic surgeons is dedicated to ensuring that every detail is attended to with precision and dedication. Join countless others who have found confidence and care in our hands.
Dr. Steven Dayan
Over the past 23 years, Dr. Dayan has become one of Chicago’s most trusted facial surgeons, with brow lifts among his myriad of specialties.
Dr. Dayan’s unwavering dedication and care to each individual is demonstrated by the number 50,000, reflecting the amount of patients who have passed through his doors. With a special interest in how beauty impacts us socially and psychologically, Dr. Dayan's philosophy is that you should look better and feel better, and no one will know what you have done.
Dr. Caughlin
Dr. Caughlin is a renowned facial surgeon known for his trademarked procedures, Cheekago™ and The Face BBL™. These procedures have made him one of the most sought-after facial surgeons in the world. His approach is based on highlighting the natural beauty that is unique to each individual. He conducts thorough consultations and facial assessments to develop personalized rejuvenation strategies for his patients. Dr. Caughlin's goal is to provide a naturally vibrant, youthful look using minimally invasive techniques.
What to Expect for Your Brow Lift Procedure
We want you to feel confident about your upcoming procedure, so our team will ensure you’re fully informed and prepared about what to expect from a brow lift.
Your Brow Lift Consultation
During your initial consultation, your surgeon will thoroughly examine your facial structure, review your medical history, and discuss what you want to achieve by undergoing a brow lift. Understanding your aesthetic aspirations is our top priority. From there, we will develop a tailored strategy to achieve the beautiful results you're looking for.
How to Prepare for Your Brow Lift
Our treatment plan will be tailored to you, but we usually advise patients to stop smoking, avoid anti-inflammatory medications, and arrange transportation to and from our clinic.
During Your Brow Lift Procedure
On the day of your procedure, you’ll arrive at our Chicago clinic, where our team will welcome you and prepare you for the brow lift. The surgery usually lasts between one and two hours and is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation, though general anesthesia may be used if necessary.
Your surgeon will select the best brow lift technique for your specific needs. We utilize modern, minimally invasive methods that involve small incisions hidden within your hairline. Enhanced by using lighted scopes, this approach minimizes swelling and bruising, allowing for quicker recovery.
What Happens During a Brow Lift?
Several steps are taken to achieve a rejuvenated appearance during a brow lift. The process varies slightly depending on the type of brow lift being performed. Here's a detailed look at what happens:
Step |
Endoscopic Brow Lift |
Temporal (Limited Incision) Brow Lift |
Coronal (Classic) Brow Lift |
Anesthesia |
Local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia |
Local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia |
General anesthesia |
Incision Placement |
Several tiny incisions just behind the hairline |
Incisions about an inch long above the temples, behind the hairline |
Long incision from ear to ear behind the hairline |
Lifting and Adjusting |
Using a tiny camera and cannula, muscles and skin are repositioned to remove excess tissue |
Tissues around the outer brow are lifted and repositioned; frown lines are smoothed through eyelid lift incisions |
Skin and brow muscles are lifted and adjusted through the long incision; excess tissue is removed |
Closing the Incisions |
Fine sutures or staples to close tiny incisions, ensuring minimal scarring |
Sutures or staples to close the incisions, with a focus on minimal scarring |
Sutures or staples to close the long incision, ensuring it blends with the hairline |
Brow Lift Recovery Timeline
Day of Surgery: After the procedure, we will monitor you closely for any complications. Once you're feeling comfortable, you can go home to continue your recovery.
First Few Days: You can expect to see initial results once your bandages are removed, usually within a couple of days. Keep your head elevated while sleeping to help reduce swelling during this time.
First Week: Plan to take about a week off from work to allow your body to heal properly. Avoid vigorous activities during this period.
First Month: Refrain from strenuous exercise for about a month to ensure a smooth recovery and prevent any strain on the healing tissues.
Three to Six Months: The full benefits of your brow lift will become evident as your brows fully heal. This is when you can truly appreciate the transformation.
Long-term: Any scars from the incisions will gradually fade, becoming barely noticeable, showcasing your surgeon's precise and careful work.
Brow Lift Aftercare
Proper aftercare is crucial for achieving the best results from your brow lift. Keep your head elevated for the first few days to reduce swelling. Avoid direct sunlight and use sunscreen to protect the healing skin. Gently apply cold compresses if needed to manage discomfort and swelling. Follow your surgeon's instructions on when to resume activities and how to care for any stitches. Lastly, maintain a healthy lifestyle and stay hydrated to support your body's natural healing process.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Brow Lift?
If you notice drooping eyebrows, forehead wrinkles, or asymmetry in your brow area, you might be an ideal candidate for a brow lift. You must be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the procedure results. Although brow lifts are most commonly performed on individuals between 40 and 65, adults of any age can benefit from this rejuvenating treatment.
The cost of a brow lift can vary from person to person. We will outline all costs involved during our first consultation with you.
You’ll be given an anesthetic so that you won’t be in pain during your brow lift. You may experience temporary discomfort during recovery, but we’ll help you manage any symptoms.
A brow lift can yield lifelong benefits, but results can fade over time due to the natural effects of age and gravity. Healthy lifestyle habits and sun protection can help extend your results.
To enhance the effects of a brow lift, consider combining it with other procedures such as blepharoplasty, cheek lift, forehead lift, facelift, Botox, or dermal fillers. If you're interested in these options, our team can recommend the best additional treatments to complement your features.
Under our care, the risks of brow lift surgery are minimized. Although rare, some people may experience side effects such as scarring, scalp itchiness, temporary forehead numbness, asymmetry, hair loss, infection, or bleeding. Your comfort is our priority, so please contact our team if you have any concerns.
Drink Plenty of Water: Healthy skin and hydration go hand in hand. We strongly recommend that our clients aim to drink between 64 and 128 ounces of water per day. Your unique water requirements will depend on several factors, including your weight, activity level and how much water-dense food you eat, like cucumbers and tomatoes.
Don't wait until you feel thirsty to drink. By that time, you are already dehydrated, and it is too late. When your urine is anywhere between translucent and very pale yellow, you are hydrated. If it helps, download an app on your phone to remind you to drink.
Eat Plenty of Protein: Collagen and elastin are the two most important chemical compounds (besides H2O) for tight, youthful skin. Collagen is a protein, and your body starts to produce 1% less collagen per year starting in your 20s.
To help your body produce collagen, eat plenty of bioavailable protein from sources high in collagen, like fish, eggs, and shellfish. Other great sources of bioavailable protein include nuts, legumes, and seeds.
Don't Forget the Other Nutrients: Protein is just one of the essential nutrients to keep your skin looking tight, young, and aesthetically appealing for years to come. Don't forget to make sure you have enough vitamin E, biotin, iodine, niacin, riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin C, and zinc in your diet.
You can get these nutrients from lots of low-calorie, nutrient-dense sources. Some of our favorites are citrus fruits, cruciferous vegetables, and dark, leafy greens.
Protect Your Skin From the Sun: Sunlight is made up of harmful UVA and UVB rays. These rays destroy your body's existing collagen and elastin, leading to wrinkles and sagging skin. They even slow your body's production of collagen further than the aging process!
To keep your skin looking young and healthy, protect it from the sun's harmful rays. When you go outside during the day, wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen and reapply every four hours. Even overcast weather or sitting in a sunny window won't protect your skin from sun damage.
Stop Smoking: To be a good candidate for this procedure, you must be able and willing to go six weeks without nicotine leading up to your procedure. You must also abstain from nicotine in the six weeks following your procedure. And if you're going to go for three months without smoking, why not quit permanently?
People smoke to stay awake, curb their appetite, socialize, take a break from work, or unwind after a long day. But nicotine is terrible for your body's existing collagen and collagen production rate. If you stop smoking permanently, your skin will thank you in 15 years.
Brow Lift FAQs
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