Any cosmetic surgery, although a quick fix solution, does take some time to show its effects completely and healing after the surgery also takes time. So here is a breakdown in the time-line of the healing process, after you have undergone a brow lift surgery.
What to Expect After a Brow Lift Surgery
A little swelling and bruising under the lower eyelids can be expected. Headaches are another common occurrence. The recovery from endoscopic brow lift is usually faster than other techniques. Some people may also experience itching, which may continue for a few months. There is also numbness or tingling around the brows, and sometimes, the side effects associated with brow lift surgery are low, but as with any other surgery, there may arise complications as regards the movement of the eyebrow, or there may be loss of sensation around the place where the incision was made. The incisions will also leave scars, and these will take a few months to disappear completely. These complications are rare. When you experience discomfort in the first couple of days, do not take any over the counter medication without consulting your doctor.
Removal of Dressing and Drain Tubes
The dressing and the drain tubes will all be taken out in about two to four day's time, after which you can wash your hair. This period can extend if proper care is not taken. After the surgery, keep your head elevated whenever you sleep. Use two or three pillows to keep your head at an elevated height compared to your body. During the week following surgery, strictly do not lift any weights, since that will put a strain on the nerves of your face.
Removal of Stitches, Fixation Screws and Staples
These are not always necessary. The stitches will be present, but the staples and the fixation screws will be needed only if you are undergoing extreme brow lift. These should be taken out by your surgeon in approximately two week's time. This is not a fixed deadline though, and it also depends on your personal speed of recovery and your health.
Resuming Activities
Normal activities can be resumed around two weeks after the surgery. During this period, avoid straining, bending, any vigorous activity like working out and sports. To resume these strenuous activities you will have to wait at least for a couple of months. During and after these two weeks, you will have to be really careful about your skin. Do not expose it to direct sunlight. Apply sun block in case direct exposure cannot be totally avoided.Time for Results to Show
The results will appear gradually over a period of 6 months of more depending on the scale of the procedure you have undergone. Sometimes, results may become visible within a couple of months, while in some cases, they may take as long as a year to become noticeable. The healing is pretty slow, so you will have to wait several weeks to actually see the results of the surgery. The scars, if any, should also start to fade in a few months. If they don't, or if there are some other complications like swelling, 'melting' of the brow, or any other unusual sign or any discomfort after the first month, it is best to go pay a visit to your surgeon at the first signs of discomfort.
How Long will the Results Last?
Brow lift surgery is a pretty lasting procedure and patients have given positive feedback about their appearance, and confidence after the surgery. The results should typically last for quite a few years after the surgery. This timeline depends greatly on the lifestyle you live. Excessive smoking and drinking will not help in any way. Lack of sleep over a period of time, unhealthy eating habits, etc., all contribute to factors working against the surgery, and will reduce the effects of the surgery by a considerable amount of time. To some extent, the results also depend on hereditary factors. It is advisable to inform your surgeon about your complete medical history, before opting for any procedure.
Recovery Time According to Surgery
- Endoscopic Surgery: Dressing will come out the day after the surgery, and staples and sutures after two weeks.
- Hairline Brow Lift: Dressing and ice packs have to be changed every hour. The sutures and staples come off after a week.
- Transblepharoplasty Surgery: Dressing may come off in 2 - 4 days, and recovery time is usually 2 weeks.
- Mid Forehead and Direct Brow Lift: An overnight stay is required in this type of surgery. Staples and sutures will come off after a week, a visit to your surgeon is advised after the second week, and rest is required for at least a month after the surgery, after which normal activities can be safely resumed.
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