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<h2 id="benefits">Benefits of Brow Lift</h2>
The potential benefits of a brow lift are multi-factorial and include, depending on the specific type of brow lift procedure performed:
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<li>A more open appearance to the eyes</li>
<li>A relief of hooding of the eyebrow over the lateral eyelid</li>
<li>A straighter eyebrow angled in a more youthful direction</li>
<li>Lowering of the hairline</li>
<li>Raising of the hairline</li>
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<h2 id="risks">Risks of Brow Lift</h2>
The potential risks of a brow lift include, but are not limited to:
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<li>Bruising</li>
<li>Swelling</li>
<li>Infection</li>
<li>Hair loss</li>
<li>Abnormal scarring</li>
<li>Damage to the eyes</li>
<li>Nerve damage</li>
<li>Difficulty closing the eyes</li>
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Combine A Brow Lift with Other Facial Enhancements

The brow lift procedure complements other surgical and non-surgical procedures in the face and neck well. The brow lift can be combined with:

What Conditions Does the Procedure Address?

The eyebrow is composed of hair, skin, a fat pad, and fibrous attachments to the bone above the eye. The fibrous attachments of the eyebrow to the bone can weaken with age. As a result, the eyebrow falls over the bony rim of the eye and the eyelid. The lateral portion of the eyebrow tends to fall more frequently and dramatically than the medial eyebrow. A brow lift helps address age related changes to the eyebrows. The conditions a brow lift helps address include:

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<li>The lateral temporal brow lift is the brow lift procedure Dr. Harmon performs most frequently</li>
<li>The lateral temporal brow lift involves two small incisions in the hair to help address the most common age-related changes in the region of the eyebrow</li>
<li>The lateral temporal brow lift incisions are often covered by long hair while they are healing</li>
<li>Bruising and swelling usually resolve quickly after a lateral temporal brow lift</li>
<li>Can be performed with an upper blepharoplasty and facial fat grafting of the temples to address signs of facial aging in the region more comprehensively</li>
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What is a Brow Lift?

A brow lift is a surgical procedure performed for the purpose of lifting the eyebrows, which can droop and hang over the lateral portion of the upper eyelids with age. One or multiple incisions are made in and around the hair-bearing scalp. The number of incisions and the location(s) of the incision(s) is/are dependent on the direction and severity of eyebrow drooping as well as secondary goals including, but not limited to, raising or lowering the patient's hairline. The fibrous attachments of the eyebrows to the bony rim of the eyes are released with every approach. The eyebrows are lifted and secured in one or multiple directions using sutures and/or other materials. The most common brow lift procedure Dr. Harmon performs is the lateral temporal brow lift, which involves two small incisions placed within the hair to access and lift the eyebrows and the temples. The lateral temporal brow lift is among the least invasive approaches to a brow lift. It helps address the most commonly experienced features of age-related changes to the eyebrows.

Overview of the Procedure

The team at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery works tirelessly to prepare patients well for surgery. The time spent with patients and resources provided facilitates a smooth transition from surgery through recovery. The following overview is a broad summary of the information provided to patients:

What to Expect from Recovery

Recovery from a brow lift is specific to the individual. The duration of recovery will vary from person to person.&nbsp;
Initial recovery time from a brow lift procedure is approximately seven (7) to ten (10) days for most individuals.&nbsp;
Sutures are removed in a staged fashion at approximately seven (7) and ten (10) days after surgery. The healing process does not end after ten (10) days, however. For example, the incisions continue to heal for months after surgery.
Some swelling and bruising are expected after a brow lift. Post-operative swelling and bruising generally improve significantly by seven (7) to ten (10) days after surgery. Swelling and bruising around the incisions are expected to continue to improve and resolve in the ensuing days and weeks.

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Ideal Candidates for Brow Lift

Ideal candidates for brow lift include those patients who demonstrate:<ul><li>Drooping of the lateral eyebrows over the eyes, which can make the eyes appear less open and patients appear tired</li><li>Drooping of the medial eyebrows near the nose</li></ul>

Most candidates for a brow lift range in age from thirties (30s) to seventies (70s). A consultation is essential to determine candidacy for the procedure, because there may be factors that preclude this procedure for certain individuals. A consultation will help establish reasonable expectations about what a brow lift can and cannot accomplish as well as any anatomic and/or physiological factors that may influence results. As with all facial plastic surgery procedures, results can vary.

Types of Brow Lift Procedures

The types of brow lift procedures are distinguished by the number and location of the incisions. The most appropriate surgical approach depends on the patient's aesthetic concerns as well as whether there are secondary treatment goals of surgery other than lifting drooping eyebrows.

Why Choose Dr. Harmon

<h3>Quad A Accredited Surgery Suite</h3>Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is proud to have a Quad A accredited operating room and facility in our office. Our single-physician, single-specialty facility meets or exceeds the strict guidelines and high standards set forth by Quad A, demonstrating our strong commitment to patient safety and excellence in surgical care. We utilize the services of board-certified anesthesiology physicians only as well as our own personal clinical support staff to ensure the most comfortable, safest experience for our clients.

The desire for youthfulness is understandable. There is no area more important than the face. After all, the face cannot be hidden. It is how we present ourselves to the world. Dr. Harmon works with a refined eye and trained hands to develop a personalized treatment plan with you, utilizing advanced techniques in surgical and non-surgical care of the face, nose, eyes, neck and hair.
Fellowship trained facial plastic surgeons have a unique specialized skill set in performing surgical and non-surgical procedures on the face, nose, eyes, neck and hair. The pathway to becoming a facial plastic surgeon begins with five years of rigorous training in head and neck surgery. This training is focused on all aspects of surgery for the head and neck, in addition to aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

A small pool of top performing graduates from head and neck surgery programs are then selected to complete sub-specialty training as a fellow in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).
Dr. Harmon completed his fellowship in facial plastic surgery through the AAFPRS with the world-renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono on Park Avenue in New York City. Dr. Jacono is world renowned for developing the extended deep plane facelift technique. Dr. Harmon is one of the few surgeons in the world, and the only surgeon in the Cincinnati area, fellowship trained in this technique by Dr. Jacono.

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