What to expect: Brow Lift

Average Time:
One to two hours
Anesthesia:
General
Am I a good candidate?
In good health, unhappy with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles across forehead, non-smoker
Recovery:
10 – 14 days
Risks:
Bleeding, infection, poor healing, correctable loss of hair at incision sites, certain eyelid disorders, and anesthesia risks
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Outpatient
Cost:
The cost of the procedure will be discussed at your consultation with Dr. Peterson.

In addition to removing expression lines and creases across the forehead, a brow lift can provide relief to those worried that the position of their brows makes them appear tired or angry.

Brow lifts are often performed in conjunction with other cosmetic facial procedures, including eyelid surgery, facelifts, and skin resurfacing. Be sure to go into your pre-operative appointments with a clear goal in mind. From there, you and Dr. Peterson can work together to find what procedure or procedures can help you find your desired outcome.

Surgery Details

A number of different techniques are used by cosmetic surgeons to perform brow lifts. Dr. Peterson will choose one based on your face and desired outcome. Some brow lifts are performed through small incisions made just above the hairline.

If your desired outcome includes repositioning a sagging brow, incisions may be made at the temples and in the scalp. These incisions are often used in tandem with incisions hidden within the upper eyelids or on the bridge of the nose.

In a coronal brow lift, an incision is made above the hairline from ear to ear, and the forehead is lifted. This method allows Dr. Peterson to pinpoint specific areas of the brow and forehead that require attention, but it generally leads to a longer recovery.

What to expect: Eyelid Surgery

Average Time:
One to three hours
Anesthesia:
General
Am I a good candidate?
In good health; no eye diseases like glaucoma, dry eye or a detached retina. Certain thyroid disorders and some cardiovascular disease may also prevent you from being a candidate.
Recovery:
Recovery instructions will be given to you post-surgery.
Risks:
Bleeding, infection, poor healing, certain eyelid disorders, temporarily blurred vision, lid lag, ectropion (the outward rolling of the eyelid), injury to eye muscles, loss of vision, and anesthesia risks
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Outpatient
Cost:
The cost of the procedure will be discussed at your consultation with Dr. Peterson.

The eyelids have a major effect on the way a face is perceived. Even if one is wide awake and completely alert, drooping eyelids can make a person look drowsy or disinterested. Bags beneath the eyes, or puffiness above the upper eyelid, only contribute to this perception.

Eyelid surgeries can be performed in conjunction with other cosmetic facial procedures including brow lifts, facelifts, and skin resurfacing.

Surgery Details

A drooping upper eyelid can be corrected using an incision following the upper crease of the lid. Once the incision has been made, Dr. Peterson will tighten the muscles and tissue in the lid and remove excess skin.

Work done on the lower eyelid is generally accomplished using an incision made just below the lash line.

After your procedure has been completed, Dr. Peterson may apply lubricating ointment and a compress. Your initial healing will likely include some swelling, bruising, irritation, and dry eyes.