Brow lift Honolulu, also known as forehead lift, is a surgical procedure that aims to restore the youthful appearance of the brows, the forehead, and the upper eyelids. During brow lift Honolulu, muscles and connective tissues that cause furrows are removed or repositioned to raise the eyebrows, reduce wrinkles, and give the forehead a smoother look.
Though brow lift Honolulu is primarily designed to give the brows a younger-looking arch. It can also be the answer to the following conditions:
• Low or drooping eyebrows that makes one look tired
• Frown lines on top of the nose and between the eyebrows
• Deep forehead creases
Brow lift Honolulu surgery alone, however, cannot improve all the aging lines and creases on a patient’s face. Hence, it is often performed in conjunction with a face lift or an eyelid surgery to give the whole face a smoother and younger appearance.
The first step to a brow lift Honolulu is a consultation with a surgeon. This enables one to know more about brow lift Honolulu and to assess the feasibility of his/her goals and desired results. This is also the time to inform the surgeon of previous surgeries, medical history, health condition and current medications. During this period, the surgeon normally evaluates the face and checks the skin and underlying bones. This enables him/her to identify the brow lift Honolulu method that would best address the needs of the patient.
Once decided, the patient is given pre-operative guidelines to best prepare for the brow lift Honolulu surgery. Generally, patients are not allowed to smoke or take certain medications before brow lift Honolulu surgery. Patients are also advised to have someone to drive them home after surgery and assist them for a few days. Some surgeons recommend patients to let their hair grow before having a brow lift Honolulu to be able to hide the scars when they heal.
There are two brow lift Honolulu methods that a surgeon can use: classic brow lift Honolulu and endoscopic brow lift Honolulu. Preparation steps are the same for both methods. The main difference is the type of incision and the materials used to lift the skin and alter the underlying tissue and muscles.
Classic brow lift Honolulu requires a coronal incision that starts from the ear, runs across the forehead, and goes down to the other side of the head. This enables the surgeon to lift forehead skin and manipulate the muscles and tissues underneath. The eyebrows are then raised to create a smoother and younger looking appearance.
Endoscopic brow lift Honolulu, on the other hand, is performed by making three to five small incisions along the scalp. An endoscope (a camera-like instrument), is then inserted to give the surgeon a clear view of the underlying muscles and tissues. Another instrument is used to lift the forehead skin, tighten muscles, and remove connective tissues. Afterwards, the brows are lifted through sutures or devices placed behind the hairline.
The most common side effects of brow lift Honolulu include numbness of the treated area and temporary discomfort which can be controlled through pain medications. Swelling and bruising may also be experienced for a ten-day period after brow lift Honolulu. Head elevation and cold compress usually help reduce the swelling. Bandages are removed one to three days and the sutures, a week after the procedure. The recovery time for brow lift Honolulu is two weeks but patients are advised to avoid strenuous activities for a longer period.
