A brow lift can also be known as a forehead lift. It decreases and minimizes the creases that appear in your forehead and over the bridge of your nose. A brow lift can improve frown lines and can reposition a brow that is sagging lower than normal. A brow lift, however, will not remove frown lines or crow's feet.
The Procedure
The surgeon marks the locations on the face, and then uses a syringe filled with a solution to inject it in the face through a small saline needle. The pain is minimal and can be avoided by cooling the skin prior to the procedure. There is no local anesthetic that is required for a brow lift, and the patient can return to normal activities right away. Each treatment can take about 15 minutes and for the effect to start showing, and it can take 3 to 4 days and up to 10 days to get the full effect.
Brow Lift and Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant, it is advised to wait until after delivery before opting for a brow lift procedure. There are some risks that you can experience when opting for a brow lift, and these risks can cause harm to you or your baby. These risks include:
- Infection
- Loss of sensation
- Bleeding in the area of incision
- Minor nerve damage
Consult with your physician before deciding on a brow lift.
You should always consult with your physician before getting this procedure and take a pregnancy test. It is better to keep your unborn baby safe and wait until you have delivered your child before having any cosmetic surgeries.
