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The brow is one of the first places that aging begins to show in some patients. If you feel that people mistake you for being tired, angry, or worn out because of a sagging brow, a brow lift is one of the best options available. You can enjoy a smoother, more rejuvenated brow without an unnatural, “surprised” look – especially in the hands of our double board certified plastic surgeon in Manhattan.
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What is the Brow Lift?
The brow lift is a facial plastic surgery procedure that smooths and rejuvenates the upper face. As you age, it’s normal for the brow to sink lower on the face and even hang over the eyes. The brow lift restores this skin and tissues to a more upright position, smoothing lines and achieving a more alert, awake look. It can also be a way for patients with a naturally low or heavy brow line to enjoy a more balanced facial profile.
Brow Lift Candidates
Patients who can benefit most from a brow lift are those who have deep forehead lines, sagging brows, frown lines, or hooded upper eyelids. Some brow lift patients have tried non-surgical methods like Botox or AccuTite to smooth and lift the brow but no longer see the results they’d hoped for. In this case, the brow lift is a reasonable next step. During a consultation with Dr. Diktaban, you will discuss your medical history to ensure the brow lift is the safest and most effective option for your cosmetic goals.
What Happens During a Brow Lift?
Dr. Diktaban performs the brow lift at our certified, in-house surgical suite. The brow lift is most commonly performed using cocktail anesthesia to reduce downtime while still ensuring you’re comfortable. There are a few brow lift incisions that can be used, and Dr. Diktaban will help you determine the appropriate option during your consultation. The brow lift can also be combined with other facial plastic surgery procedures like the facelift or eyelid lift. Once incisions have been made, Dr. Diktaban can lift the skin and tissues of the brow to a higher position and trim away any excess skin. Finally, the incisions are closed, and after a brief monitoring period by our team, you can return home.
Results and Recovery
A brow lift typically requires 1-2 weeks away from work and strenuous activity. It’s normal to experience swelling and discomfort but Dr. Diktaban and our team will provide detailed aftercare instructions and follow up on how to best care for your surgical site. It’s most important to keep your head elevated while sleeping and resting, as well as avoid elevating your heart rate. Dr. Diktaban will provide a personalized recovery timeframe so you can plan your recovery period accordingly.
It can take 2-3 weeks for most swelling to subside and your results to begin to emerge. However, it can take 1-2 months for final results to emerge. The brow lift produces long-term results, meaning you can enjoy your smoother, more refreshed look for years to come.
Cocktail Anesthesia
Cocktail anesthesia is Dr. Diktaban’s preferred tool for ensuring your procedure is relaxing and low-risk. Dr. Diktaban has used cocktail anesthesia for surgical procedures for over 10 years with resounding success. Patients are safe and comfortable during the entire procedure. It is predictable and consistent for men and women of all ages. There are no IVs or any tubes down your nose or throat. Patients describe the experience as “floating comfortably”. Patients are even allowed and instructed to have a light breakfast before coming to the office for their procedure. The cocktail anesthesia entails the ingestion of a few pills followed by two medicine injections into the arm. One big advantage with cocktail anesthesia is that during body contouring procedures, the patients are able to turn their body into different positions that enables Dr. Diktaban to sculpt their bodies in an enhanced manner. The following list of procedures can be performed under cocktail anesthesia: browlifts, facelifts, eyelid lifts, necklifts, liposuction, BBLs (buttock enlargement), fat transfer to the breasts, breast lifts, FaceTite, AccuTite, and BodyTite. Learn more about how cocktail anesthesia can transform your surgical experience during your consultation.
Brow Lift Cost
The cost of brow lift surgery varies depending on the extent of the surgery and how long the procedure takes. To determine the exact cost of your brow lift surgery, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Diktaban at his New York office. He will assess the treatment area and discuss your individual cosmetic goals to determine the cost of your procedure.
Schedule a Consultation
The brow lift remains the best way to rejuvenate the upper face. To meet with Dr. Theodore Diktaban and learn more, schedule a complimentary consultation at our Upper East Side office by calling or filling out our online contact form.
