In order to achieve a more lifted and defined look to her forehead and eyebrow area, 37-year-old Linzi visits Dr. Carlo at Signature Clinic Manchester to undergo a lateral brow lift procedure.
For many years, Linzi had felt like the area around her eyebrows was beginning to droop. She felt that this drop was changing the shape and appearance of her face, which was beginning to have an effect on her confidence. Linzi also admitted that she noticed a slight drop in her eyebrows when looking at pictures of her younger self, therefore felt it was time to do something about this. Linzi wished for a more prominent arch in her eyebrow and an overall more lifted look to her face.
To achieve her desired look, Linzi visited Signature Clinic to receive a lateral brow lift. This procedure improves the appearance of the forehead, the brow and the area around the eyes by raising the soft tissue and skin that surrounds the forehead and brow area. A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift or forehead rejuvenation, is a very common procedure with effective, long-lasting results. The procedure typically takes between 1 to 2 hours and is performed under local anaesthesia. A lateral brow lift can be performed alone or alongside other facial procedures if the patient wishes, such as eyelid surgery or a face-lift, to get an even more defined and lifted look to the face.
Once Linzi decided that she wanted to get a brow lift, she began to research clinics that offered the procedure. Linzi had previously heard great things about Signature Clinic, stating she knew several people who had visited the clinic to receive different procedures. These people also spoke very highly about the clinic and its members of staff, therefore Linzi knew Signature Clinic was the place for her. Linzi claimed:
“It only seemed right to come to somewhere that had been so recommended!”
After booking her brow lift procedure at our Manchester Clinic, Linzi had her first video call consultation with Dr Carlo. During this initial consultation, Linzi spoke to Dr Carlo about the reasonings for her wanting a brow lift and explained how the area around her eyebrows had begun to drop over the past few years. During the video call, Dr Carlo talked through the procedure in great detail and explained how a lateral brow lift would help Linzi to achieve her desired results. Dr Carlo also answered any questions and addressed the concerns that Linzi had regarding the procedure, leaving her feeling excited and more confident about the surgery.
The day of the procedure arrived and Linzi was feeling more than ready to receive her lateral brow lift. Upon arrival in our Manchester clinic, Linzi was greeted by Dr Carlo and his team. The team ran though the pre-surgery stage of procedure with Linzi and made sure she was aware of what was going to happen throughout. The team explained that Linzi would be given local anaesthetic to numb the area of the forehead, meaning she would not feel any pain at all during the procedure.
Before he began the surgery, Dr Carlo talked Linzi through the steps he was going to take during the brow lift procedure once again. He explained that he would begin with a small incision along her hairline above her eyebrows, allowing him to remove the excess skin in the area. Removing this excess skin would allow him to lift the skin in order to get a more lifted and refreshed look. Ultimately, lifting this skin below the hairline would help Dr Carlo to achieve his main goal of lifting the tail of Linzi’s eyebrow and open up the area around her eyelids.
The surgery was successfully performed under 2 hours, with the team and Dr Carlo regularly checking in with Linzi throughout the procedure to see if she was comfortable and not in any pain. Linzi later told Dr Carlo and the team that:
“My experience at Signature Clinic has been really, really good. I felt really looked after, all of the staff have been really wonderful. The surgeon was great and talked me through all of the procedure. There was no pain, it was a little bit strange for the first two minutes, and obviously administrating the local anaesthetic was a bit sore but that was the only pain.”
Following the procedure, Linzi was taken through the stages of her aftercare plan and was told that her recovery period would take 3 to 4 weeks. Patients who receive a brow lift can expect to see results in 4 to 6 weeks, although full results including diminished scarring will not be seen for at least 6 months after the surgery. Linzi was also told that swelling and bruising is expected with this type of procedure, and it often tends to get worse before it improves. Any swelling or bruising caused by a brow lift should disappear after 2 weeks, although the aftercare team told Linzi there were several things she could do to help with the aftereffects. For example, she was told that applying a cold compress or cotton pad with cold witch hazel to the area would help to keep the swelling at bay. Linzi was also advised that massaging the scars along her hairline 4 weeks after her surgery would help to reduce the risk of permanent scarring.
Linzi left the clinic feeling extremely positive about her procedure and eager to see her results after her recovery period. Linzi claimed:
“My experience here has been really positive, and I’ll definitely come back again.”
The results of a lateral brow lift are extremely effective and can positively alter the appearance of the face, leaving the patient with a more lifted and defined look to the eyebrow area. Brow lifts are one of the longest lasting cosmetic procedures that are performed at Signature Clinic, with the majority of patients never needing another. Thinking about getting a brow lift from one of our award-winning surgeons? To meet with one of our surgeons and receive free expert advice tailored to your needs, book your free consultation with us today.
