Brow Lift
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Browlift (Forehead Lift)
Procedure at a Glance:
Indications: For patients with heavy or low lying eyebrows, redundant upper eyelid skin, and forehead wrinkles.
Anesthesia: IV Twilight Sedation
Surgery Type: Outpatient
Downtime: One week with restrictions on exercise and lifting anything heavier than 5 lbs. Stitches are removed at day 10 post surgically. Patient will still need to adhere to certain post-surgical instructions that will be specific to the procedure. Limitations will be discussed during a thorough pre-operative appointment.
Removal of Stitches: Stitches will be removed at 10 days post operatively.
Techniques: A Trichophytic Browlift is Dr. Winslow’s preferred approach as skin is removed to elevate the brow to a more youthful position. The incision is placed a few hairs behind the start of the natural hairline from widow’s peak to widow’s peak. The incision is angled so the patient will have hair regrowth through the incision line to hide the scar. The corregator muscle is cut during this procedure. This will help to smooth out the scowling lines, but this vestigial muscle will regrow, and Botox is typically needed eventually to maintain the results of a smooth forehead long term.
Complementary Procedures: While a browlift addresses the upper face - forehead and eyes, many patients choose to rejuvenate their lower face at the same time and combine their browlift with a minilift or lower face & necklift.
BROWLIFT (FOREHEAD LIFT) BEFORE + AFTER PHOTOS
Real patients, real results! Check out our before and after photo gallery and witness the transformation of surgical and non-surgical patients!
What Is a Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)?
Aging in the upper face can make people look constantly exhausted, sad, or angry. Common upper-face signs of aging include sagging eyebrows, forehead wrinkles like vertical brow lines and horizontal forehead lines, and hooded upper eyelids.
A brow lift, also commonly referred to as a forehead lift, is a facial plastic surgery procedure performed to address signs of aging in the upper third of the face.
Dr. Winslow performs trichophytic brow lifts in our fully accredited surgical suite. Our Indianapolis facility is conveniently located near the Carmel Racquet Club, Merchants’ Square mall, and the Carmel Arts & Design District.
Who Is a Good Browlift Candidate?
A browlift, or forehead lift, may be an excellent solution if you’re experiencing signs of aging in the upper portion of your face. Ideal candidates often include individuals who have noticed significant sagging or asymmetry in their brow area, often making them appear tired, upset, or older than they feel. A browlift may help restore a more youthful, refreshed appearance.
Age isn’t the only factor—patients who are in good overall health and have realistic expectations can benefit from this procedure. If you’re bothered by deep horizontal creases across your forehead, frown lines between your eyebrows, or if your sagging brows also affect your eyelid position, a browlift might help rejuvenate your facial appearance.
If you’ve tried non-surgical treatments like Botox but haven’t achieved the desired improvement, a browlift might be the next step. Additionally, nonsmokers or those who can refrain from smoking for a period before and after the surgery will see better results, as smoking can complicate both the procedure and the healing process.
While there are different variations of browlift procedures, Dr. Winslow’s recommendation for browlift candidates is a trichophytic browlift. Using the trichophytic approach provides patients with the best long lasting lift to the brow complex without moving the hairline back, which is often seen using an endoscopic approach. An incision is made a few hairs behind the start of the patient’s hairline and the cut is angled so as the incision heals the patient will get hair regrowth through the scar which helps to camouflage it. The brows are lifted to a more youthful position which helps patients look more youthful and less tired.
Consulting with Dr. Winslow is the best way to determine if a browlift is right for you. During your consultation, she will assess your facial structure, discuss your aesthetic desires, and tailor a treatment plan to meet your needs and expectations.
BROW LIFT PATIENT TESTIMONIAL
WHY CHOOSE DR. WINSLOW FOR A BROW LIFT IN INDIANAPOLIS?
You deserve incredible brow lift results, and the highest-quality brow lift results come from expert plastic surgeons who specialize in facial plastic surgery. Indianapolis surgeon Dr. Catherine P. Winslow is one of the most experienced facial plastic surgeons in the country, and her surgical skills are unparalleled.
Dr. Winslow has served as The White House’s Otolaryngology Consultant, and she continues to pay visits to The White House to share her knowledge with their medical staff.
Dr. Winslow is double-board-certified in Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She scored highest in the nation on her ABFPRS Facial Plastic Board Examination, later served as an examiner for applicants, and in time became the first female President of the ABFPRS.
Dr. Winslow is the author of numerous medical journal articles and frequently guest lectures at national medical conferences. She has taught students at Indiana University School of Medicine’s Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, and she has authored chapters in medical textbooks.
Before Dr. Winslow became the renowned facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon she is today, she was a Nursing undergraduate student at Purdue in West Lafayette. She went to medical school at the Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating with honors.
Next, she completed an internship in General Surgery at St. Joseph Hospital. She pursued her Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Colorado. Following this, she completed a specialized fellowship in Microvascular and Facial Plastic Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland.
Dr. Winslow is on microvascular and facial plastic surgery committees for the American Academy of Otolaryngology. She is also a member of medical associations like the Association of Women Surgeons and the Indiana State Medical Association.
Before opening her own practice, Dr. Winslow was a staff surgeon in Maryland at the National Naval Med Center, Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, and the National Institutes of Health. She was hired as Chief Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgeon at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., performing surgeries for military patients.
Dr. Winslow is a renowned surgeon who has been honored with the State of Indiana’s Torchbearer Award. She has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly since 2023.
Winslow Facial Plastic Surgery® is the premier facial plastic surgery practice in Carmel, the mecca for facial plastic surgery in the Indianapolis area. Brow lift patients enjoy visiting nearby City Center, home to dining options like Eggshell Bistro and Vivante Restaurant & Bar, along with shops like Little Tulip Tree and Lily & Sparrow Boutique.
Schedule A Browlift Consultation
Take the next step towards a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance by scheduling a browlift consultation with Dr. Winslow. During this personalized session, Dr. Winslow will evaluate your specific concerns, discuss potential outcomes, and design a treatment plan tailored just for you. Discover how a browlift can enhance your natural beauty and confidence. Whether you're looking to correct age-related sagging or asymmetry, or simply refresh your overall look, Dr. Winslow is here to guide you through your facial plastic surgery journey. Schedule your consultation today and explore the possibilities.
FAQs
Have a specific question? Contact us!
Browlift surgery itself provides permanent results but you will continue to age. There are a variety of factors that play into how each patient maintains surgical results to include skin care and quality, sun exposure, genetics, and lifestyle.
Sleeping in an elevated position post surgically can help with swelling. We typically recommend a one week minimum.
The difference between an upper blepharoplasty (upper eyelid surgery) and a trichophytic browlift is that an eyelift is an excision of the extra skin in the upper eyelid crease. While a browlift elevates the brow complex that descends as a result of aging and restores lower setting brows that have fallen below the orbital rim, to a more youthful position. The incision for a trichophytic browlift is placed a few hairs behind the start of the hairline. When healed the patient will have hair regrowth to camouflage the scar. On occasion if a patient has very low brows and an abundance of excess eyelid skin, the procedures can be combined but the patient has to be left with enough eyelid skin to safely close their eyes.
We don’t typically get complaints of pain post surgically as we provide patients with medication to control any discomfort. Patients can sometimes experience a headache post- surgically following a browlift and usually elect to take pain medication for a few days following their procedure.
A browlift takes about 1 -1 ½ hrs.
