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Brow Lift
Your Procedure
You have had a brow lift - a procedure to correct the position of the eyebrows.
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A temporal brow lift elevates the outside of the brow through small incisions in the hair.
A coronal brow lift repositions the whole brow as well as addresses the area between the eyebrows and eyes through a longer incision over the scalp.
What to Expect
It is normal to be very swollen, and sometimes your eyelids may even swell shut. This is not usually very painful, and typically resolves in about 24-48 hours or so, though the bruising can last a couple of weeks or more. Incisions can weep a small amount of blood, and you can also have bloodstained tears and nasal discharge. Your eyes may tear excessively. All of this is normal, and will settle down after the first week or so.
Surgical Site Care
You may shower the day after surgery. Place a tiny amount of Polysporin or Vaseline on your incision, just enough to moisten the skin, but avoid getting it in your eyes. Avoid scratching and rubbing at the incisions if possible. Placing a cool cloth or a well wrapped bag of ice over your forehead or temples will help bring down the swelling. It is also helpful to sleep with an extra pillow or otherwise elevate your head slightly when lying down.
Activity and Care at Home
You can walk around at home, but avoid strenuous activities and all exercise or sport. Avoid smoking or being around a smoker as this can seriously compromised wound healing. You should not drive within the first 24 hours, while you are taking any pain medication, or while you are eyelids are swollen and you have difficulty seeing.
Please avoid any strenuous activity, working out, or sports for 4 weeks.
Medications and Pain Management
Most people have little pain postoperatively, typically controlled on Tylenol alone. Avoid taking aspirin or other medications that may cause bleeding. You may also have a prescription for a narcotic medication. Only take this if needed. If your eyes feel excessively dry, you can lubricate them with over-the-counter artificial tears.
What to watch for / when to call / who to call
If any of the following occur, please call the office:
Uncontrollable pain
Loss of vision in one eye
Uncontrolled bleeding
Purulent or malodorous discharge
Even if you are going to the Emergency Department at the hospital, a call to the surgeon can save you a significant wait.
Follow-up
Your follow-up should be pre-arranged at the time of surgical booking. If you are unsure of the date, please contact the office. Facial sutures are usually removed about 1 week after surgery, scalp sutures and and staples about 2 weeks after surgery.
Further wound care and scar care will be discussed at your follow-up appointment. Please avoid all creams, gels, vitamin E, or other ‘scar products’ for the first week after surgery.