Coronal Brow Lift
Do you have heavy brows, tired looking or aging eyes, or sagging or hooded eyelids? A cosmetic surgery procedure called a coronal brow lift can rejuvenate your face above the eyes. This can be accomplished by repositioning underlying muscles and tissues, removing excess sagging skin, and smoothening frown lines and furrows in the forehead area. Please continue reading to learn more about coronary brow lift surgery, including its advantages over other types of brow lifts.
What is a coronal brow lift?
A coronal brow lift, also called a forehead lift, is a surgical procedure that is done to give the upper third of the face a more youthful appearance. The procedure involves removing excess skin and repositioning the underlying tissues and muscles. It is a traditional brow lift that plastic surgeons perform to address sagging brows and forehead wrinkles. It can be combined with eyelid surgery in patients who have significant hooding of the upper eyelids.
Who should have a coronal brow lift?
Any patient who has wrinkled forehead skin, frown lines around the eyes, and heavy brows is a good candidate for a coronal brow lift. This procedure is most often chosen by people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s to reduce the visible signs of aging and restore a more youthful appearance to the upper face. However, because the surgery involves a relatively large coronal incision at the top of the head, it is not recommended in men and women with very high foreheads or in men with male pattern hair loss. Such individuals can benefit from other types of brow lifts.
What is a mini brow lift, endoscopic brow lift, and temporal brow lift?
A coronal brow lift is a classic or traditional brow lift. Other types of brow lifts include an endoscopic brow lift and a temporal brow lift or mini brow lift.
An endoscopic brow lift is done through a small endoscopic incision within the hairline using a thin tube containing fiberoptic instruments.
A lateral temporal or mini brow lift is a minimally invasive plastic surgery procedure that is done through very small incisions. It addresses the lateral (outer) part of the brows only. A plastic surgeon can do this scaled-back cosmetic procedure under local anesthesia in the office.
What are the benefits of a coronal brow lift surgery?
The incision and scar from this type of brow lift is hidden behind the hairline. When performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, there is minimal scarring from this type of procedure. If you follow the surgeon's post-surgical instructions, it can help achieve reduced scarring.
This type of brow lift is associated with a lower risk of nerve damage or other complications in comparison to the endoscopic technique. This is because the surgeon has a clear view of the surgical field.
Most patients achieve better brow lift results with the coronal technique and greater lift of a sagging brow. What's more, the results of a coronal brow lift are permanent. However, the recovery is longer compared to a mini forehead lift or temporal brow lift.
How painful is a brow lift?
A coronal brow lift is done using either local anesthesia with intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. You will not experience any pain during the surgery. There can be some mild discomfort during the recovery period. This is usually well controlled with pain medications. Ice packs can also be used to minimize swelling and provide pain relief.
How is a brow lift procedure performed?
Plastic surgeons perform a coronal brow lift through coronal incision that extends from the ear on one side to the other side. The incision is made behind the hairline without damaging the hair follicles. The resulting scar is camouflaged within the hair. In female patients with a high forehead, the incision is sometimes made outside the hair bearing skin, closer to the eyebrows. In this case, the scar is somewhat visible but can be hidden with a hairstyle such as bangs. After making the incision, the surgeon dissects the forehead skin, removes excess skin, and makes any muscle adjustment required to treat a heavy brow. This is done with direct visualization of the surgical field.
What to expect during recovery from brow lift?
The forehead and eyebrows area will be bruised and swollen after your coronal brow lift. These signs and symptoms will improve over the next few days. You will have to go back to your surgeon's office to have the stitches and staples removed after about 1 week. Most people can return to normal activities in about a week. The average recovery time from this type of surgery is 10 days.
What are the risks and complications?
The potential risks of a coronal brow lift include bleeding, infection, swelling, scarring, hair loss, pain, numbness, increased sensation, and elevation of the hairline.
What are some non-surgical brow lift options?
Botox and dermal fillers are some non-surgical treatment options that can create the appearance of a brow lift without surgery.
How much does a brow lift cost?
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of a coronal brow lift is $10,000 to $14,000. This can vary greatly depending on where you live and your surgeon's experience. Having additional surgeries, such as treatment of the upper eyelid, will increase the cost of your treatment.
Finding a surgeon for a coronal brow lift
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