Plastic Surgery Cosmetic Surgery

As we age, our facial skin loosens and wrinkles, causing drooping brows as well as creases and lines that can make us appear angry, sad, old or tired. The skin begins to lose its elasticity. Sun, wind, and the pull of gravity all affect the face, resulting in frown lines, wrinkling across the forehead, and an increasing heaviness of the eyebrows.A forehead lift, also called a browlift, corrects the drooping or low position of the eyebrows. Browlifts are often performed in conjunction with other facial cosmetic procedures, especially upper and lower eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty) to achieve a more natural, harmonious facial appearance.

The surgery may be done alone or with other procedures such as a facelift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping. A forehead lift corrects the sagging or low position of the eyebrows, softens horizontal creases across the forehead and erases the worried or angry expression that can result from frown lines. The outcome is a more relaxed and refreshed appearance.

The procedure may involve using small incisions in the scalp through which an endoscope is passed or making an incision across the top of your scalp a few inches behind your hairline.

The best candidates for brow lift are healthy adults with a positive body image. Brow lift can smooth fine lines and creases, elevate the forehead, reposition the eyebrow line, and lift and remove excess forehead skin that has lost its elasticity with age.

What does it cost?
The average cost for a forehead lift in the US is $2,500 but varies according to the individual surgeon and where he or she practices. In Canada, this procedure can cost $3,300 to $8,000. Additional costs include anesthesia and operating room facilities.

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