Brow Lift in Sacramento & Granite Bay

Frequently Asked Questions

• Am I an ideal candidate for a brow lift?

  Patients who are concerned with wrinkles, fine lines, and creases around their forehead and eyes can benefit from this procedure. Being in good health with realistic expectations for the results is essential to any cosmetic surgery.

• How long does a brow lift take?

  Your procedure can take between one and two hours.

• Do I need to quit smoking before my procedure?

  Patients are advised to quit tobacco use so as not to inhibit their healing process and to reduce the risks of complications during recuperation.

• How long do the results last?

  Brow lift results can last for many years. Using sunscreen and leading a healthy lifestyle can help maintain your outcome.

• Should I worry about developing a “surprised” look?

  Some less experienced surgeons rely on pulling and tightening the skin to elevate the brow, which can unfortunately create a windswept look. However, Dr. Green takes pride in achieving natural-looking results. By lifting the underlying tissue, he can avoid producing a permanent expression of surprise.

• What is an endoscope and how does it help with brow lift?

  An endoscope is a tiny device that includes a camera and bright light. Dr. Green inserts the endoscope into the brow and transmits a live video feed so that he can guide a tool that elevates forehead tissue. This creates a rejuvenated look without requiring a long incision like the traditional approach to brow lift.

• What age is the right time to have brow lift?

  Dr. Green typically performs this procedure on patients in their 40s and 50s since that is when signs of aging start appearing on the forehead for most people. However, factors like genetics and sun exposure may accelerate visible aging and warrant brow rejuvenation sooner. What matters more than age is that the patient is in good health and wishes to make cosmetic improvements to the brow.

• Is there a non-surgical alternative to brow lift?

  If you would prefer a non-invasive treatment for forehead rejuvenation, cosmetic injectables like Botox can help to mimic some of the effects of brow lift such as minimizing forehead lines and elevating the arch of the eyebrow. These results do not last nearly as long before additional injections are necessary. However, it may be helpful to know that endoscopic brow lift is one the least invasive forms of plastic surgery available, so you may find the procedure suitable even if you would not normally seek surgical options.

• What happens at a consultation for brow lift?

  During a consultation, Dr. Green will review your medical history and assess your candidacy. He examines to see signs of aging on your forehead and can recommend a certain type of brow lift approach that will best fulfill your cosmetic goals, explaining the differences between options as appropriate. He answers all your questions about costs, techniques, and recovery so that you have all relevant information before electing to have surgery

• What are complementary procedures to brow lift?

  Many of Dr. Green’s patients opt to combine brow lift with another facial surgery to rejuvenate their face more completely. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is particularly popular to smooth out bags and hollows beneath the eyes and elevate drooping upper eyelids. Many also combine brow lift with facelift/neck lift, which reverses signs of aging on the lower face.

• Will I look different after brow lift?

  Brow lift is a more subtle form of rejuvenation than many forms of plastic surgery, so your friends and colleagues are not likely to notice you have had surgery (if they haven’t seen you during your recovery). The idea is to make you look like a younger version of yourself rather than a different person. What’s more likely is that your friends will think you look like a happier, more energetic version of yourself since drooping eyebrows and lines on the brow are often associated with tiredness and anger.

• Is it too soon for me to have brow lift?

  Thanks to less invasive forms of brow lift like endoscopic brow lift and temporal brow lift, patients have more rejuvenation options that they can more reasonable pursue sooner than they might ordinarily. Instead of waiting for mild to moderate signs to get more dramatic, brow lift can rejuvenate and be repeated several years later when signs of aging begin to appear once again.

• Does insurance cover brow lift?

  Because brow lift is a cosmetic, elective procedure, it is not covered by most insurance policies. Financing options are available through M-Lend Financial Services and CareCredit to help our patients afford the total cost of the procedure. Brow lift costs depend mainly on the specific type of brow lift Dr. Green performs to achieve the patient’s cosmetic goals.

• How soon can I exercise after brow lift?

  Walking is always a good idea following brow lift, but more strenuous exercise should be postponed until you have healed. Excessive physical activity can prolong your recovery by increasing bleeding, swelling, and bruising. Dr. Green will clear you for full physical activity during a follow-up appointment.