A brow lift is also commonly called a forehead lift. It is a procedure that is designed to minimize wrinkles and creases that appear on the forehead and between the eyes and may raise a sagging browline, returning it to a more youthful position. A browlift may also be combined with other cosmetic surgeries such as eye lid lift, facelift or facial skin resurfacing. About Brow Lift Surgery After a consultation where the surgeon will explain the procedure, you will need to prepare for the browlift surgery. This will include visiting the plastic surgery center where you will most likely need to obtain preoperative lab work. Your medical condition will be assessed and you will be given pre-op instructions for brow lift cosmetic surgery. Brow lift surgery is a major medical procedure which will require anesthesia; this means you will need to have someone available to drive you home after the surgery. During the plastic surgery browlift, the cosmetic surgeon will make incisions in locations along the hairline. This may be done with an endoscope in “endoscopic brow lift” procedures and will minimize the appearance of a scar after the procedure. A temporal brow lift will involve incisions made along the “temples” of the head and will be done to tighten the skin to minimize wrinkles between the eyes. A lateral brow lift will involve incisions made at the top of the forehead to reduce wrinkles on the face and lift the brow to a more youthful position. Some women may have an eye lid lift at the same time which will involve and incision made around the eye...
The average person has over 10 moles on their body. Most moles are not considered to be a medical problem and though some are even thought to enhance beauty, occasionally a person may wish to pursue mole removal. About Moles Medically known as “nevi”, moles can be flat darkened areas, raised lumps of flesh colored, pink or darkened skin. Skin tags are a type of flattened mole that is simply a small flap of skin tissue. Some types of moles are present at birth while others appear in childhood. Still others may develop during adulthood and while most moles are not dangerous it is important to have them examined by a certified dermatologist to ensure that they are not a symptom of skin cancer. This is especially true if the appearance of a mole has changed size, shape or color as there is a type of skin cancer known as melanoma that can be fatal. Reasons for Mole Removal Some common reasons to pursue mole removal may include: bothersome appearance, irritating location, and concern that it is growing. Bothersome appearance – While some facial moles may be thought of as “beauty marks”, many facial moles are embarrassing to the person who has them. Even if one maintains a perfect system of skin care, moles can be large and unattractive and some moles may even grow large amounts of hair in them. As a person ages, a small mole may grow slowly and may eventually begin to grow hair. Facial mole removal is a good option to improve the appearance. Irritating location - Some may wish to have mole removal...
As it is the first thing noticed, it is not surprising that cosmetic surgery is performed more often on the face than any other body part. There are a number of facial cosmetic surgery procedures ranging from non-invasive aesthetic types such as Botox injections and laser hair surgery to more radical treatments like face lifts and nose jobs. Depending upon the particular desires and needs of the patient, face plastic surgery and other face cosmetic procedures can dramatically improve one’s appearance and self esteem. Non-Invasive Cosmetic Face Procedures Wrinkle Treatment can improve the appearance of minor wrinkles and lines using Botox injections. Deeper lines and wrinkles may be treated with dermal filler injections such as Juvederm and Restylane. Laser Hair Treatment can remove unwanted hair on the face by focused bursts of light which will destroy the hair follicles and prevent new hair growth. Chemical Peels using hydroxy or glycolic acids or more concentrated acids such as phenols or Trichloroacetic acid may improve the texture of the skin. It is frequently successful in reduction of the signs of aging and may be helpful for acne scarring as well. Milder versions of chemical peels may be performed in a skin care clinic but the more concentrated forms must be applied by a physician. Face Cosmetic Surgery Procedures Face Lift surgery may restore the face to a more youthful appearance by removing excess skin that has sagged and caused wrinkling. It may lift the features back to a more natural level and remove the “jowls” and double chin that often appears with aging. Nose Restructuring, medically known as rhinoplasty can restructure...
A forehead lift, or face lift, is still the number one cosmetic procedure to reverse the signs of facial aging. Visions of Jocylen Wildenstein or Donatella Versace may fill your mind as you consider a face lift, but as medical science has advanced, so have forehead lift techniques. Face lifts were shelved for a while as new treatment modalities, including injectables, fillers, and Botox™ became available. These were new, fast, less invasive and less expensive! But as the years have gone by, skin care consumers have found that these quick-fix alternatives are no match for the face lift. Why? Because injectables and fillers only last for months. Face lifts last for 10 years, and are the only long term treatment for severe facial skin laxity and sagging. What Can a Facelift Improve? Face lifting procedures can improve many problems, including but not limited to deep naso-labial folds (creases that extend from the nose to the mouth, otherwise known as laugh lines), midface sagging, deep creases below the eyelids, fallen or displaced fat, jowls, and loose skin and fat under the chin and jawline. How Does a Forehead Lift Work? The face lifting surgery usually involves incisions near your ear and in the scalp. The incisions are disguised by natural skin folds, and long hair and beards hide incisions better. After the incision is made, the skin is undermined, or released from the underlying muscle and fascia and “lifted”. Liposuction, muscle tightening and excess skin removal may occur at the same time, dependent on your needs. Is a Forehead Lift the Same as a Brow Lift? Many patients are confused...
We are all going to be living a lot longer; it would be of benefit if we don’t look like prunes while we are doing it. A useful procedure to consider when fighting the signs of aging is a brow, eyebrow, or forehead lift. A brow lift is a cosmetic surgery that is used to reduce furrows, creases, and deep forehead lines. Brow lifts can be used alone or in conjunction with other procedures, such as hair transplants to treat baldness or with a facelift. Most people who use an eyebrow lift are between 40 and 70 years of age, however, younger people with drooping eyebrows can be good candidates for this surgery. How Does a Brow Lift Work? Traditionally, brow lifts were performed through an incision method. One long incision was made from one ear, across the forehead hairline, and ended at the other ear. The skin was lifted, extra skin was trimmed, and the incision was closed. Side effects with this procedure included headache, numbness, swelling, itching at the incision line, and hair loss. Though the results were effective, the side effects and long incision made this surgery less than palatable to many patients. Fortunately, the endoscopic brow lift was discovered, and was found to be less invasive and as effective. In an endoscopic brow lift, several little incisions are made on the scalp. The surgeon then uses an endoscope to visualize the area under the skin, and inserts several other instruments to lift the skin and remove extra fat, muscle or skin. Then, the skin is held in place with temporary screws. The screws are removed...
Is Cosmetic Facial Surgery for You? In the past, plastic surgery has been utilized for correction of physical deformities, disease, injury and birth defects. Today, facial cosmetic surgery is used to correct the signs of aging by tightening loose skin in the facial and neck areas. The plastic facial surgeon performs a facelift, or rhytidectomy, to provide patients with a more youthful glow. If patients need only small bits of work, a mini face lift cosmetic surgery using smaller incisions would work best. Plastic Neck Surgery The plastic face surgeon can perform a neck lift if the neck area has begun to show signs of aging, or if someone has lost a significant amount of weight. A neck lift, in conjunction with liposuction, is the right procedure to undergo. In a necklift procedure, liposuction removes excess fat, cervicoplasty removes excess skin, while platysmaplasty tightens the neck muscles. Laser Neck Surgery The surgeon can also use laser devices to correct sagging skin in the neck region. It also eliminates the appearance of jowls and horizontal bands, and tightens the muscles within the neck. With a laser procedure, the outer layers of the skin are removed. This will reveal smoother, more rejuvenated-looking neck skin. The results will give patients the same look as traditional facial cosmetic surgery. A laser neck procedure works best for patients who already have good facial bone structure; however, if elasticity is lost from the neck, laser surgery is not the best choice. The individual is placed under local anesthetics with a mild sedative for this procedure. Aesthetic Facial Surgery/Common Procedures In conjunction with, or aside from,...
An important part of your identity is the face you see staring back at you in the mirror every morning. It is the first impression made on strangers, and it is where the subtle signs of aging are marked by sagging skin and fine lines. Cosmetic facelift surgery can be minimal to standard, depending on the extent and location of skin laxity. Face plastic surgery can be done alone, or in conjunction with another treatment such as a suture suspension neck rejuvenation, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, or a forehead lift. Suture Suspension Neck Rejuvenation The first sign of growing older is an aging neck line. A suture suspension, also known as a Thread Neck Lift, has been a procedure that has been utilized for the last ten years, and the results have been outstanding. Eye Brow and Forehead Lift The forehead and eyebrow lift surgical procedure supplies individuals with a more rested and youthful appearance. The brows and forehead are raised through upper eyelid incisions, and the skin is lifted and repositioned. The muscles that cause frown lines are weakened. Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Cosmetic eyelid surgery, also known as an upper and lower blepharoplasty, is a method made to take away excess fat and skin from the lower and upper eyelids. The treatment corrects sagging upper lids and treats puffy bags under the eyes. The technique takes around 45 minutes and is performed using IV sedation. Sutures are removed after six days. Cosmetic Nose Reshaping Surgery Another common facial cosmetic surgery procedure is a rhinoplasty, or nose job. Since the nose is the most prominent aspect of an individual’s...
