Brow Lift in Denver, Colorado

Over time, many tissues of the body begin to show the effects of aging and gravity.  Some of the earliest signs of aging can be noticed in the forehead area, where people can develop wrinkles and creases, frown and worry lines between the eyes, and sagging of the eyebrows, causing “hooded” eyes that make you look tired or angry. Some patients try to compensate for hooded eyes by using their forehead muscle to lift the eyebrows, further exacerbating forehead creasing and wrinkling.

Endoscopic brow lift

Dr. Michael McCracken is specially trained in a number of techniques to lift the eyebrows, including the endoscopic brow lift in Denver, Colorado. The endoscopic brow lift is a technologically advanced, minimal incision technique to help combat the signs of aging in the forehead.

About the endoscopic brow lift procedure

The endoscopic brow lift procedure in our Denver, Colorado location takes about an hour and can be done without general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. Using a fiber optic endoscope, which is a surgical video devise, Dr. McCracken makes small incisions behind the hairline to elevate the eyebrow to a natural, youthful position, while weakening the muscles that help create forehead lines and creases. During the procedure, the tissues and muscles will be repositioned ore removed in order to noticeably decrease the appearance of forehead wrinkles and “hooding” of the brows.

Following your endoscopic brow lift in Denver, your incision will be closed using surgical staples.  Your forehead may be taped and loosely wrapped in order to minimize post-operative swelling.

After endoscopic brow lift surgery in Denver, Colorado

Prior to your surgery, Dr. McCracken and his team will give you detailed instructions about aftercare following your endoscopic brow lift surgery in Denver, Colorado. Instructions will include how to care for the surgical site and incisions, pain medications that may be used to handle discomfort, and when you may resume normal activity.

Postoperative discomfort is generally minimal following Denver endoscopic brow lift surgery, and patients can expect to return to normal activities within a week.  Staples are removed at a postoperative visit, usually about a week after the procedure, and most patients can resume wearing makeup and contacts at that time.

An endoscopic brow lift can help…

Endoscopic brow lift surgery in Denver can help minimize the appearance of wrinkles and creases in the brow and forehead region, giving you a younger, fresher appearance. Endoscopic brow lift surgery can also:

• Reposition sagging eyebrows to correct hooding of the eyes
• Improve the appearance of frown and worry lines between the eyes
• Soften creases above the bridge of the nose
• Raise eyebrows to a more youthful, rested looking position

Brow lifts are often combined with eyelid surgery to remove bagginess of the upper and lower eyelids.

Dr. McCracken describes the signs of aging and how a procedure such as a brow lift can rejuvenate the face.

 

How can I learn more about brow lift surgery in Denver, Colorado?

Dr. McCracken will meet with you to assess your individual situation and discuss brow lift surgery in Denver, Colorado. Request an appointment online or call the McCracken Eye and Face Institute’s Boulder, Colorado or Parker, Colorado office today to schedule an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Michael McCracken.

FAQs About Endoscopic Brow Lift Surgery

What kind of anesthesia is used for brow lift surgery in Denver?

Dr. McCracken prefers to perform brow lift surgery in Denver in a controlled setting in a surgery center.   This allows an anesthesiologist to administer medication intravenously to keep you comfortable.  General anesthesia is almost never necessary.  On rare occasions and in select patients, brow lift surgery may be performed in the office with only local anesthetic injection.

Where are the incisions made for a brow lift?

Dr. McCracken uses a number of different approaches to perform brow lifts in Denver, Colorado.  During your initial consultation, he will discuss your anatomy and expectations with you and agree on an approach with you.  Insicions are commonly placed behind the hairline.

What is the recovery period like after brow lift surgery in Colorado?

Patients need to be prepared for one to two weeks of bruising and swelling.  Using ice packs for the first few days can help decrease the amount of bruising and swelling.  Dr. McCracken will prescribe antibiotic ointment for you to place in your eyes and on your incisions for the first week.  Patients are asked to refrain from heavy lifting, exercise, and getting the incisions wet for the first week.

Will insurance pay for my brow lift in Colorado?

Some insurance providers will sometimes cover a brow lift if a number of strict criteria are met.  In these cases, the brows must be hanging down into the patient’s vision enough to be causing significant visual compromise.  This visual compromise must be demonstrated by both photography and visual field testing.