Is a Brow/ Forehead Lift Painful?

After the procedure, you may experience some discomfort, such as tightness, swelling, or mild soreness around the forehead and brow area, which is usually temporary. Our post-operative team will provide pain management instructions, which may include prescribed medication or over-the-counter pain relievers, to keep you comfortable during the initial recovery period. Most patients find discomfort easily manageable and subside within a few days.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

For a brow or forehead lift, you’ll need at least four appointments: a consultation, a pre-op visit, and a post-op visit. After your surgery, you’ll have a follow-up appointment to monitor your healing, remove sutures, and address concerns. Additional follow-ups may be scheduled to ensure the best results. Each visit is important to ensure a smooth recovery and optimal outcome.

How Long Until I See Results?

Your brow or forehead lift results will begin to be noticeable immediately after the procedure, with a more youthful and refreshed appearance. However, it can take several weeks for swelling to subside and for the full effects to become apparent. Most patients start seeing final results within 3 to 6 months as the skin settles into its new position. Dr. Brandon and Dr. Gangnes will guide you through the healing process and help set realistic expectations for your recovery timeline.

Can I Combine a Brow/ Forehead Lift With Other Procedures?

Yes, a brow or forehead lift can be paired with a brow lift with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to address sagging eyelids or a facelift to target other face areas. Your surgeon can help you determine which procedures best complement your desired outcomes and create a treatment plan tailored to your goals.

What Are the Risks Associated With a Brow/ Forehead Lift?

Like any surgical procedure, a brow or forehead lift carries some risks, although they are relatively uncommon when performed by an experienced facial plastic surgeon, like Doctors Gangnes and Brandon. Certain potential risks of a brow or forehead lift include: Visible scarring Infection Nerve issues Hairline alteration Uneven results

Brow and Forehead Lift

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Introduction to Brow/ Forehead Lift

A brow or forehead lift can dramatically improve your appearance by smoothing out forehead wrinkles, lifting sagging brows, and giving you a refreshed youthful appearance. Dr. Richard A. Gangnes and Dr. Bryan Brandon at Facial Aesthetic Concepts are here to guide you through the process, using their years of expertise to create natural-looking results tailored to your goals.

Our dual board-certified facial plastic surgeons take their time to understand your concerns and deliver personalized care every step of the way. Whether you’re tired of constantly drooping brows or want to eliminate stubborn forehead lines, Facial Aesthetic Concepts has the experience to help you look and feel your best.

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What is a Brow Lift?

A brow lift improves the look of the forehead, eyebrows, and upper eyelids. The surgery aims to raise sagging eyebrows, smooth out forehead wrinkles, and give the face a more youthful and refreshed appearance. By lifting the brows and tightening the skin, a brow lift can help correct signs of aging, such as deep furrows, frown lines, and hooded eyelids, that can make a person look tired or unhappy.

What is a Forehead Lift?

A forehead lift focuses on lifting and tightening the skin of the forehead to reduce wrinkles, smooth out lines, and elevate drooping eyebrows, resulting in a more youthful and refreshed appearance.

A forehead lift corrects common issues like horizontal forehead lines, frown lines, and sagging brows that can make one appear tired or angry. The surgery helps create a smoother, more vibrant appearance by repositioning the soft tissues and muscles.

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What Are the Benefits of a Brow/ Forehead Lift?

A brow or forehead lift offers several benefits, especially for those looking to rejuvenate their appearance and restore a youthful, refreshed look. This procedure targets the upper face to smooth out deep forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet, resulting in a smoother, more youthful complexion. Your surgeon will expertly elevate the brows to a natural position, creating a more open, alert, and refreshed expression, helping to combat sagging that can make you look tired or angry.

Dr. Brandon and Dr. Gangnes’s approach will enhance your facial harmony, ensuring that the upper face aligns with the rest of your features, resulting in a more youthful appearance. Thanks to their advanced techniques, the procedure typically leaves minimal scarring, with any incisions discreetly placed along the hairline or in natural skin folds.

Who Are the Best Candidates For a Brow/ Forehead Lift?

The best candidates for a brow or forehead lift are individuals who notice signs of aging in the upper face, such as sagging eyebrows, deep forehead lines, or frown lines. If your brow area makes you look tired, angry, or older than you feel, this procedure could be an excellent option.
Dr. Brandon and Dr. Gangnes typically recommend this surgery for people with good overall health and realistic expectations for the procedure’s results. Candidates are usually in their 40s to 60s, but those with earlier signs of aging or those looking to maintain a youthful appearance may also benefit from it.

It’s important to have no severe underlying health conditions, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure or heart disease, that could interfere with recovery. During your consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your facial anatomy, discuss your aesthetic goals, and recommend the best approach for your needs. A brow or forehead lift can be transformative, helping you achieve a more refreshed, youthful, and approachable appearance.

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What’s the First Step?

The first step to your brow or forehead lift with Dr. Brandon or Dr. Gangnes at Facial Aesthetic Concepts begins with an in-depth consultation. In this meeting, your personal facial plastic surgeon will evaluate your facial structure, skin quality, and the areas you want to address.

Based on your unique features, they will recommend the best surgical approach, explaining all the details and what to expect throughout the process. This consultation is also the time to discuss any concerns, ensuring you feel informed and confident as you proceed with your procedure.

What to Expect on the Day of Brow/ Forehead Lift Surgery

During a brow or forehead lift, your surgeon will make incisions along the hairline or the natural creases of the forehead, where he will lift the skin. The muscles contributing to forehead wrinkles and sagging are then repositioned to create a smoother, more youthful look.

Excess skin may also be removed to tighten the area further, achieving a natural, refreshed appearance. The surgery is designed to provide long-lasting results, and our double board-certified facial plastic surgeons’ expertise ensures that the incisions are placed to minimize visible scarring.

Brow/ Forehead Lift Recovery

Recovery from a brow or forehead lift involves swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort, which typically improve within the first week. Our team will provide post-surgery care instructions to help you heal, including keeping your head elevated to reduce swelling. Light activities can be resumed after 10-14 days, while more strenuous exercises should be avoided for a few weeks. As swelling fades, you’ll notice a smoother, more youthful appearance lasting for years.

Following your aftercare plan is key to achieving the best results.

Understand The Costs

How Much Does a Brow/ Forehead Lift Cost in Orange County, CA?

The cost of a brow or forehead lift in the greater Orange County area, including San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita, can vary depending on several factors, but the price can range from $4,000 to $10,000.

Schedule a consultation at Facial Aesthetic Concepts for a more personalized estimate.

Why Choose Facial Aesthetic Concepts?

Facial Aesthetic Concepts has been helping people look and feel their best for over 40 years in the vibrant Orange County and Los Angeles areas. Whether you’re considering a facelift, rhinoplasty, or microlift, our skilled team is here to craft the perfect treatment for your unique goals.

Dr. Bryan Brandon brings years of training and experience to every procedure. A standout student, Dr. Brandon graduated as valedictorian and went on to earn his biomedical engineering degree from California Polytechnic University. He completed his medical training at UC Irvine and perfected his surgical skills during a renowned fellowship under Dr. Vito Quatela in New York.

As a dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Richard A. Gangnes has memberships with both the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (ABO-HNS), the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS), and the American College of Surgeons (FACS). With his passion for facial cosmetic surgery, it’s no wonder why Dr. Gangnes has ranked in the top 3 in the nation in the last 5 years by U.S. News.