Brow Lift in Winnipeg, at First Glance

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What is a Brow Lift?

Over time, gravity inevitably changes the way we look. The forehead and brow are often the first areas to droop, making us look tired, sad, or angry. Often, this is one of the first signs of aging. Fortunately, these undesired and premature aging effects can be addressed. Injectables such as Botox can help to mildly elevate the brow, however more significant changes require Brow Lift surgery.

A Brow Lift, also known as a forehead lift, is a surgical procedure used to improve the appearance of the forehead, eyebrows, and upper eyelids.

Many patients are afraid that a Brow Lift will make them look funny or overdone. Unfortunately, there are many examples of celebrities where this is the case. However, this should not happen. Lifting the brow should be done in a natural way which improves the appearance of the brows and reduces hooding of the upper eyelid, without making you look funny.

The benefits of a Brow Lift are many. It can help create a more youthful, refreshed, and vibrant appearance. It can also help to improve self-image, boost confidence, and increase the overall quality of life. In addition to reducing the signs of aging, a Brow Lift can also improve facial symmetry in patients where one brow may be significantly lower than the other.

A Brow Lift may sometimes be required in patients interested in upper eyelid surgery. If lifting your brows seems to significantly correct your upper eyelid skin excess, this may be a sign that your brow is actually the issue. During your consultation a careful examination will be performed to determine the right option for you.

Different patients will require different areas of the brow to be addressed depending on their anatomy, and how advanced their aging changes are. In some patients, only the outside of the brow needs to be elevated, whereas in others the central portion of the brow also needs to be addressed. Different techniques need to be employed depending on the situation. The goal in any case is not to over-elevate the brow to prevent creating a surprised appearance.

Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

At The First Glance, you get access to Dr. Michal Brichacek, a Top Rated, Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with Advanced Fellowship Training in Aesthetic Facial Surgery.

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Elevating Natural Beauty

Everyone deserves to feel confident and comfortable. The First Glance Aesthetic Clinic & Surgery Centre is a place to treat yourself and feel good.

It's about enjoyment, enhancement, appreciation of aesthetics, and the art of self-expression. You will feel a reflection of kindness, compassion, and understanding every time you visit our clinic.

Our mission is to nurture the human spirit — and elevate natural beauty — one person, one procedure, and one transformation at a time.

Your Custom Brow Lift Treatment Plan

When it comes to aesthetic surgery of any kind, there’s no such thing as one size fits all. Every patient has their own unique surgical needs.

Whether you are interested in a subtle natural look or dramatic results, your Brow Lift surgery will be fully customized according to your existing facial anatomy, unique surgical requirements, and desired aesthetic results.

Types Of Brow Lifts

There are many different types of Brow Lift techniques. To patients, these can be overwhelming. It is important to realize that not every Brow Lift is right for every patient. Different procedures will lift different parts of the brow, and to varying degrees. During your consultation, your surgeon will assess your skin type and facial anatomy to decide the most appropriate techniques to achieve your aesthetic goals.

Often, a Brow Lift can be performed under local anesthesia with oral sedation. Depending on the type of technique utilized, it can take from one to three hours to perform.

A Gliding Brow Lift is a minimally invasive technique of lifting the brow. It involves creating two almost imperceptible incisions in the hairline, and allows the skin of the forehead to be elevated. Temporary quilting sutures are placed which will be removed after three days, allowing the skin to be held in an elevated position.

This technique elevates the middle and outer portion of the brow, but does not lift the central most portion of the brow by your nose. It tends to work better in older patients where the reason for the brow descending is due to skin laxity. It will slightly shift back the hairline in the temples. It allows the brow to be effectively raised using very minimal incisions, but is not as powerful as techniques which involve longer incisions.

A Temporal Brow Lift is able to lift the outer portion of the brow. It involves creating two incision which are hidden behind the temporal hairline. These incisions tend to be several centimeters in length, but tend to heal extremely well as hair grows to camouflage them. Occasionally, a small incision needs to be made in the upper eyelid crease in order to help fully release and mobilize the brow.

This technique tends to work best in younger patients without significant skin excess in the forehead. It allows release of a tethering structure called the “temporal adhesion line”, which allows the brow to be moved upwards. It will slightly shift back the hairline in the temples, and involves removal of some skin in this area. It can reliably elevate the brow without creating an overdone or surprised appearance.

An Open Brow Lift is a powerful technique which allows the entire brow to be raised, while also decreasing the height of the forehead. This technique can be thought of as a “facelift” for the forehead. It involves creating a zig-zag incision right at the front of the hairline. Although this is a more visible incision than in other Brow Lift techniques, it still tends to heal very well.

This technique tends to work best in older patients with significant skin excess in the forehead, and a low brow. It allows for elevation of the central, middle, and lateral brow. An additional benefit of this technique is that it allows for skin removal from the forehead, which can improve facial balance and further decrease the signs of aging. This technique will also not shift the position of the hairline, and tends to be an excellent option in patients with a receded hairline.

A Direct Brow Lift is a powerful technique which allows for significant and precise lifting of the brow. It is the best technique for correcting asymmetry between the brows. It involves creating an incision either within an existing forehead crease, or directly above the eyebrow hair. In properly selected patients, this incision tends to heal extremely well.

This technique works best in patients with existing forehead creases where a scar can be hidden, or in patients with thick eyebrows. It allows for the most precise positioning and modification of the brow. This technique will not shift the hairline back.

Additional Surgical Procedures

A Brow Lift can often be combined with other facial procedures. Some Brow Lift techniques allow upper eyelid surgery can be performed at the same time, whereas others may require a several months period to heal so that the precise brow position can be determined.

Botox, Filler, and Laser Treatments

A Brow Lift is often performed with other non-surgical treatments, including Botox, injectable Filler treatments, Medical Grade Facials, and Laser treatments.

Popular Medical Grade Facials and Laser Treatments include: MicroNeedling, Chemical Peels, PhotoFacials, and Morpheus8

Medical Grade Skincare Products

With Medical Grade SkinCare you will see a visible improvement with the texture, tone, and clarity of your skin. You can get a fully customized skincare plan created by one of our Skin Health Experts. If you already know what you’re looking for, you can check out FG’s Online Store.

Frequently Asked Questions

Recovery from Brow Lift surgery will be different for each patient depending on the extent of the surgery and the patient’s health.

Plan to set aside two to three weeks to recover fully. There will be some swelling and bruising that may last anywhere from 7-10 days that may affect your upper cheeks and eyes. You will be asked to keep your head elevated and to apply cold compresses or ice packs to reduce swelling. Specific areas on your face may feel itchy and numb, but these symptoms will diminish in time. There will be sutures which will need to be removed following your surgery, however when these sutures need to be removed differs based on the technique used.

Walking is permitted right away, but you should avoid any activities which elevate your blood pressure for two weeks following surgery. Low-impact exercises such as use of ellipticals and exercises bikes, as well as use of light weights, can be started at three weeks following surgery. Patients should avoid strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for four weeks following surgery.

Every Brow Lift Surgery is a customized procedure, so the cost can vary significantly. In general, the cost of Brow Lift starts at $4,000+. Every patient's surgical requirements are unique. The exact cost of surgery is determined at the time of your consultation, according to your existing facial anatomy, desired aesthetic results, and unique surgical needs.

The surgeon you decide to work with is the #1 determining factor on the results you’re going to achieve. Plastic Surgeons price their procedures according to the quality care and surgical skills they bring to their patients. Seeking a surgeon based on price often leads to undesirable results, and the problems that come along with it are often complex (and costly) to fix. Ask anyone who has undergone revision surgery; it’s a lot less expensive to get it done right the first time.

You will receive an exact quote at the time of your consultation. Quotes are valid for 6 months from the date they are printed.

To reserve your consultation, call our Patient Coordinator at The First Glance Aesthetic Clinic & Surgery Centre (204) 885-1419.

Yes, we work with a credit company called MediCard that specializes in financing options for aesthetic surgery. It’s easy and fast to apply. You can apply with MediCard online or over the phone. Once you are approved, you can go forward with securing your surgery date.

MediCard is not your only option for financing. You can also contact your bank to see if they can offer you lower interest rates.

If you would like to learn more about your financing options, please call one of our Patient Coordinators at (204) 885-1419 for more details.

Brow Lift surgery is a safe and effective surgery, with minimal complications.

During your consultation, your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and his expert medical team will clearly outline all of the necessary risks of surgery, any precautions you need to take, as well as any postoperative limitations you should follow.

Your surgeon and his team of medical experts will take every necessary precaution to minimize any risks involved with your surgery.

Choosing Your Surgeon

When considering a surgeon, it’s important to research all of your options and choose a Surgical specialist who is Board Certified in both Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. While many plastic surgeons perform many different types of surgeries, you should select a surgeon who focuses strictly on a specific procedure and is recognized for excellence in this procedure.

What are the benefits if your surgeon has a reconstructive surgery background? Most of the world’s best aesthetic surgeons began with reconstructive practices. In fact, almost all of the groundbreaking techniques in aesthetic surgery have reconstructive origins.

Reconstructive surgery cases are typically more complex and often require highly specialized surgical techniques. Comfort, confidence, and predictability with advanced reconstructive surgery techniques have become powerful tools often adapted to aesthetic procedures.

All of the Plastic Surgeons at The First Glance are Board Certified Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons. Many of our surgeons are also Double Board Certified.

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