A Brow Lift - potential risks and recovery period

A Brow lift happens to be a simple & easy process while you can find a fine surgeon to get the job done you shall be overjoyed with the result at hand. But with any surgery there is some element of risk always. And you would certainly like to consider the pro & cons of the possible risks factor that you might have to face.

Potential risks

It could be a possibility that the nervous system that controls the brow movement might get injured either one or two of the places. Outcome might be inability of the patient having to forfeit the ability to fold their forehead or move the eyebrows. This is mostly a temporary effect even if it occurs but then too your interest will be better served if you do not hesitate to consult these matters with your surgeon.

Incase of opting for a conventional up-lift of the eyebrow then a symptom could be that the scars start to widen up and then are potentially highly visible. When such a situation is confronted with then the surgeon might suggest ways to counter this problem by then way of surgery to diminish the scar visibility.

It is seen that there happens to be a forfeiting of sensation on the line or after the cut line. This too is a common occurrence and in most cases the one’s who have undergone conventional up-lift of the eyebrow would face such a problem.

As it is there is a certain numbness experience that comes as a part of the surgery but shall automatically disappear during the time of 3-4 months. It might also happen that the hair that lay next to the operated point may not be there at all but as time goes by they start growing normally.

Recovery Period

Post the surgery; always make sure that upon lying down, the position of the head must always be higher than the height of your heart.

In may be 3-5 days the stitches shall be done away with but bathing or showers are allowed only after a week or so.

In case you happen to suffer from frequent headaches then such instances should be brought to the notice of the surgeon, he might may you given a higher dosage of local anesthetic so that you are comfortable during the surgery.

Bruising & swelling are a part of such types of surgeries but the effects might roll on over to the area surrounding the cheeks & eyes. Surely you won’t like seeing yourself too much like this but in a week’s time it will all settle down nicely.

When the healing of the nerves starts to take place that’s when it can get a trifle uncomfortable. Itching on the scalp begins to take place and could be a part of life for up to six months.

Rest is what is required most post operation. Do not get excited too early and start demanding exercise, let the body adjust well and get back the strength that way you'll enjoy more. Consult you physician and he will guide you as to what activities you can start and when.