Brow Lift
in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A browlift (forehead lift) is a procedure done to correct sagging eyebrows, horizontal forehead lines and vertical frown lines. It is often done in combination with an upper eyelift (blepharoplasty) to correct overhanging skin in the upper eyelid.

The best way to determine if you are a candidate for brow lift is to consult Dr. Rival. We encourage you to click here to receive a printable certificate for your free forehead lift consultation.

Sometimes, people focus their attention on excess skin in the upper eyelids not realizing that it is their sagging eyebrows that are the cause of the problem.

Dr.Rival will explain the benefits of both eyelid surgery and brow lift as each procedure applies to you.

A brow lift can be performed alone or it may often be performed at the same time as a facelift which also removes excess skin and tightens muscles in the mid and lower face.

Younger adults who have a naturally low brow or who already have deep frown lines due to stress or muscle overactivity may also benefit from a brow lift.

How is the surgery done?

The surgical technique that Dr. Rival recommends will depend on things such as the position of your eyebrows, the amount of excess upper eyelid skin you have and the height of your hairline (the height of your hairline can be altered a little after surgery).

Often, an incision is made across the top of the scalp, beginning above the ears and hidden in the hair. Sometimes, the incision may be placed at the front of the hairline or the middle of the scalp. The incision is designed to be inconspicuous when it is healed. Through the incision, Dr. Rival can modify or remove parts of the muscles that cause frown lines, remove excess skin and lift your eyebrows to a more youthful level.

Another forehead lift technique uses an endoscope, a long, thin tube with a light on the end, attached to a video camera. The endoscope is inserted through several tiny incisions in the scalp and allows Dr. Rival to see and work on the inside structure of the forehead. The endoscopic technique has the advantage of requiring minimal incisions, but it may not be beneficial for all patients.

If your main concern is frown lines between your eyebrows, a limited endoscopic procedure can be performed to correct these problems. If you are having upper eyelid surgery performed, it may also be possible to treat frown lines by way of the incisions that are made in the upper eyelid.

What to expect after surgery

Swelling and bruising are usually gone within 2-3 weeks. You may use camouflage makeup almost immediately. Do expect temporary numbness and possibly some itching of the scalp as the nerves heal.

The details of the procedure and possible risks will be fully explained to you by Dr. Rival at the time of your consultation.