Browplasty Frequently Asked Questions
When can I go home after Brow Surgery?
You may be able to go home the same day as your Browplasty surgery, at which time you’ll be given a prescription for medication to help manage any pain.
Will I have to return for post-operative care after Brow Surgery?
You’ll visit Dr Hunt within the first week of your surgery. At this stage, Dr Hunt will remove and sutures or staples. You will then have follow up visits at six weeks, six months and 12 months.
How long will I be off work after Browplasty?
You should plan on taking seven to 10 days off work to allow a full recovery.
How long does a Browplasty last?
An Browplasty lasts 10-12 years before needing revision. The procedure reverses the signs of ageing, however, it does not stop the ageing process. The skin will continue to lax and the eyebrows will drop again in a decade or more. However, you can get a second brow lift to restore the results when you need it.
At what age should I get a Browplasty?
The best age to get a Browplasty is between 40 and 60. By this age, some patients will have droopy eyebrows and want them fixed.
Is a Browplasty the same as anti-wrinkle injections?
A Browplasty can be done using botulinum toxin. However, that’s called a non-surgical brow lift. Anti-wrinkle injections will relax the forehead muscles and allow your eyebrows to move back up. However, non-surgical eyebrow lifts are temporary and require re-injection in 4-6 months.
What is a mini Browplasty?
A mini Browplasty is another term used to refer to the transpalpebral Browplasty. It’s considered a “mini” procedure since it is minimally invasive – even less invasive than endoscopic Browplasty. It specifically targets the outer third of your eyebrows and lifts it back up into position. It’s done in combination with eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) and through the same wound.
Can a Browplasty address hooded eyes?
Yes, many times a Browplasty can widen your eyes and pull the eyelids up along with the eyebrows. However, many patients need an additional blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) to specifically target the eyelids. Blepharoplasty and Browplasty can be combined together and performed through the same incisions (transpalpebral Browplasty).
Does Browplasty help with crow's feet?
Yes. Most Browplasty will improve the wrinkles around your eyes (crow’s feet). However, sometimes fillers and chemical peeling might be additionally needed to complement the results.
Is a Browplasty invasive?
A Browplasty is an invasive surgery. The endoscopic Browplasty, however, is less invasive compared to the traditional open forehead lift.
Does a Browplasty look natural?
Our surgeons perform subtle changes to ensure that the brows are lifted in the most natural-looking way possible.
Does Brow Surgery change the eye shape?
A Browplasty can widen your eyes. So, yes, in a way, a Browplasty can change the appearance of the eyes.
What are the risks and complications of Browplasty Surgery?
Like any other surgery, an Browplasty is also associated with some surgical risks. Complications only rarely take place, and they might include:
- Bleeding
- Wound infection
- Excessive scarring
- Seroma formation (fluid collection)
- Hematoma formation (blood collection)
- Numbness in parts of the scalp
- Retracted hairline
- Nerve damage
To reduce the risks of Browplasty complications, you should choose a plastic surgeon that has extensive experience in performing facial procedures. Our surgeons, Dr Hunt and Dr Maryam, have performed hundreds of facial procedures over the years.
Further Reading and Medical Resources
- Transpalpebral eyebrow lift: the mini eyebrow lift
- How to Perform an Endoscopic Forehead and Eyebrow Lift – American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Endoscopic Brow Lift – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
- Endoscopic brow lift: a personal review of 538 patients and comparison of fixation techniques
- A retrospective comparison of open and endoscopic brow-lifts
