Eye Brow Lift Specialists

Some individuals seek a brow lift to address changes in the upper face.

With age, some individuals may experience changes in the position of the brow and forehead area. These changes can include the development of lines across the forehead or between the eyebrows, as well as a lowered brow position that may affect facial expression or upper eyelid contour.

A brow lift is a surgical procedure that may help reposition brow tissues and reduce the appearance of forehead lines or vertical lines between the brows. Suitability for this procedure depends on your anatomy, goals, and overall health, and can be discussed during a consultation with a Quayside Specialist.

What is involved in a brow lift?

There are different techniques for undergoing a brow lift. Whichever technique, you and Dr Leo Kim choose to undergo depends on the desired outcome of the procedure. These techniques include:

• Endoscopic Brow Lift (Traditional) –The preferred method. The incisions for an endoscopic brow lift are only small, and since incisions are minimal, these patients typically experience less pain, shorter recovery periods and little-to-no numbness of the scalp.
• Coronal Brow Lift – A coronal brow lift is the oldest method and involves only a single incision. This incision runs from ear to ear and is placed across the forehead. This method is ideal for patients with smaller to average sized foreheads who might also be interested in lifting their hairline. However, like any other invasive surgical procedure, this method carries the risk of permanent numbness behind the incision to the vertex of the scalp (the highest point of the head, toward the back).
• Lateral (Temporal) Brow Lift ­– A lateral brow lift, also known as a temporal brow lift, is a less extensive brow lift method that specifically focuses on the outer one-third portion of the eyebrows, instead of the full brow area. The lateral portion of the brow is the part that drops first as we age, creating heaviness to the upper eyelid. This particular brow lift technique helps reverse ageing side effect and is often combined with an upper blepharoplasty (eyelid reduction surgery).

As with all surgical procedures offered at Quayside Specialists in Sydney CBD, the most appropriate brow lift technique is determined on an individual basis. Factors such as brow position, forehead shape, hairline placement, and the extent of tissue descent are all considered when planning treatment.

Dr Leo Kim will conduct a thorough consultation to assess your concerns, discuss your goals, and recommend a suitable approach based on your specific anatomy and clinical needs.

Alternatively, some patients wish to undergo a brow lift procedure non-surgically. If you would like to have a brow lift without surgery, contact Dr Burcu Kim, Sydney’s experienced dermatologist or visit Injectables to learn more.

Brow Lift Recovery

Initial wound healing may take 10 to 14 days. Sutures or clips will be removed when it is appropriate. You should be ready to return to work and normal activity after 2 weeks, or unless otherwise advised by Dr Leo Kim.

You will be presentable to the public; however you will find that healing will continue for a couple more weeks as the swelling goes down and incision lines refine and fade. Makeup or other light cosmetics can help camouflage any bruising. It may take several months for your complete recovery and see final results.

Dr Leo Kim and his team will give you care instructions to follow and a set time to follow them, to ensure your recovery is successful and smooth.

What to know before a brow lift

A brow lift is a highly personalised surgical procedure, however, it may not be suitable for everyone. Some deciding factors to take into consideration before undergoing this surgery include:

• Your Surgeon (Dr Leo Kim) – What results you wish to achieve and what your chosen surgeon can achieve will be discussed in your consultation.
• Final Results – You will not be able to see the final results immediately post-surgery. They may take up to 6 months to emerge, at which point Dr Leo Kim will assess your healing in your follow-up appointments.
• Smoking – If you are serious and committed to undergoing a brow lift surgery, quitting smoking is required. Smokers are at an increased risk of severe complications and Dr Leo Kim will refuse to operate on you if you are a smoker.
• Risks associated – During your initial consultation, Dr Leo Kim will carefully evaluate the results and ensure the surgery does not impede anything. More risks associated can be found below.

Risks associated with a brow lift

Any invasive surgical procedure poses risk. These risks will be discussed with you in detail at your consultation.

• Anaesthesia – Some patients experience an adverse reaction to the anaesthesia. If you’ve experienced a bad reaction to anaesthesia before it is crucial you mention this to your surgeon during the consultation.
• Asymmetry – No brows are exactly the same; the difference between right and left may remain.
• Bleeding – Bleeding can occur and while a little light bleeding is no concern, excessive bleeding may require you to return to the operating theatre. Fortunately, this is rare.
• Infection – You will be provided with the right antibiotics and also provided with topical ointments. Following postoperative care procedures is the best way of avoiding this.
• Loss of hair – Few patients experience minor loss of hair at the hairline or where the incisions have been made.
• Numbness – It is rare for this to be permanent. However, it is possible and something to keep in mind.
• Poor Scar Healing – Noticeable healing and bad scarring are extremely rare. Poor scar healing is virtually unheard of when postoperative scar care is followed closely.

Brow Lift Sydney CBD

When you come in to see Dr Leo Kim at Quayside Specialists, Sydney CBD, we will ensure you feel self-assured about your decision and are fully informed on all the options suitable for your needs.

Contact us today to book a consultation or make an enquiry.