Brow Lift: Things To Do To Minimize Post-operative Discomfort

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The expected recovery and results of a brow lift depend on the individual and the type of procedure that was done. However, there are things that a person can do to minimize post-operative discomforts and speed recovery.

Classic brow lifts are more invasive causing more trauma to the underlying tissues, which leads to more swelling and longer recovery periods. Newer techniques, such as endoscopic brow lifts, are much less invasive and have quicker recovery times.

What To Expect During Recovery

Regardless of the type of surgery, there may be some swelling involved. Keeping your head elevated, even while sleeping, will minimize the swelling. Likewise, lying down can increase the swelling and tenderness of the surgical incision sites. Because endoscopic procedures are less invasive there will be much less swelling.

There may also be tenderness or pain in or around the incision site. If the site is allowed to swell, the pain may increase because stretching of the skin pulls on the nerve receptors. Your doctor can prescribe pain medication to alleviate discomfort. Ask your surgeon about this prior to the procedure. However, if your doctor does not prescribe you medications, taking over the counter analgesics can help.

Products such as Ibuprofen will reduce pain as well as swelling and inflammation (both that can cause pain). Other products, such as acetaminophen, is effective for pain but it has no effect on swelling or inflammation.

A side effect to brow lifts is potential numbness. This is common and expected. Feeling in and around the incision are should begin returning to normal within a couple of days. If it has not resolved prior to removal of the stitches, you may want to discuss the issue with your surgeon.

Timeline

After about two weeks, the surgeon will want you to come back in to have the stitches removed. By this time the swelling (and bruising) should have almost completely subsided (if you have an endoscopic procedure, you may not need stitches).

You will begin to see the results of the brow lift. However, the underlying deep tissues may not fully recover years (this is standard with all types of wounds). So, it may take several months to a year to see the full results of your brow lift.

When you return home, initially you will be advised to rest as much as possible while keeping your head elevated. You will not want to wash your hair for a couple of days while the bandages are still intact. After the bandages come off, you should be able to wash your hair.

After about a week, you'll be able to return to most normal activities. The physician will advise you not to return to vigorous activities for several weeks. Afterward, though, you'll be able to return to your normal habits.

This is a simple outline of what to expect during your brow lift recovery. Individual results will vary based on the patient and the type of procedure. For more information your doctor or nurse can provide you with more information on your specific case.


About the Author:
If you have a sagging forehead or brows that hang too low, go for brow lift; Murrieta plastic surgery center offers this procedure. Our brow lift, Murrieta expert will be able to discuss various options with you. To learn more, visit http://www.renuance.net



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