22 Oct 2024 | by Dr. Akshay Sanan
It is estimated that with every passing birthday, your tissues lose about 1% of their
collagen and elastin. These are what help give your skin that lifted, youthful
looking glow. This decline may not be particularly noticeable in your 20’s, but by
your 30’s and 40’s, you’re probably aware of some wrinkles in your forehead.
Furthermore, you may find that other people think that you’re angry or tired even
when you are not. This is due to a heaviness in the brow, caused by sagging in the
skin and tissues of the forehead, that can adversely affect the appearance of your
eyes. One of the great things about a surgical brow lift is that it allows me to
restore a naturally more open, energetic and youthful appearance to your eyes.
Here are some other benefits of a brow lift.
Brow Lift Addresses Multiple Issues in One Procedure
Forehead wrinkles become a fact of life for everyone at some point. How fast they
develop is going to depend on any number of factors including genetics and
lifestyle choices such as sun exposure, smoking and diet. Botox® is often the first
step in treating these wrinkles. Patients like it because it’s quick, easy and nonsurgical. While a brow lift is a surgical procedure, one of its biggest benefits is
that, unlike Botox®, it allows me to address all of the underlying issues that may
be contributing to your dissatisfaction with the appearance of your brow in one
procedure. These issues can include:
• Heavy appearance to the brow
• Hooded eyes
• Sagging skin around the nose
• Asymmetrical brows
I pride myself on the kind of exemplary technique and meticulous surgical
protocols that result in minimal post-operative swelling and bruising. In general,
my brow lift patients are back to their regular routine, other than intense exercise,
after just a week. This is a small price to pay for rejuvenating the entire upper third
of your face.
Other Benefits of a Brow Lift in Boston
As a double-board certified facial plastic surgeon, my goal is to restore an elegant,
youthful appearance to your face. I want this result to be completely natural
looking and long-lasting. One of the ways in which I achieve this is to always look
at the big picture. No single part of your face exists in isolation. So, as discussed,
sagging in the skin and tissues of your forehead may result in a flattening of your
brows, a hooded appearance in your upper eyelids, and even wrinkles as far down
as your nose. One of the many reasons why I like a surgical brow lift is that it gives
me complete access to treat all of these interconnected issues at the same time.
Other benefits may include:
• Less invasive than a facelift
• Smooth fine lines & wrinkles
• Lift sagging skin
• Restore a more awake appearance to the eyes
• Boost self-confidence
The latter is vital. When your brows are “heavy”, it can make you look perpetually
angry and/or tired. And this can really affect how you feel. My brow lift patients
will always tell me afterwards that they just feel more confident, energized and
excited about life. This makes me so happy and is one the things that I love most
about my job.
To find out more about a brow lift, or any other surgical or non-surgical procedure
with Dr. Akshay Sanan at the Boston Center for Plastic Surgery, contact us today
or call (617) 402-2768 to schedule a consultation.
