Wrinkles and lines on our foreheads can make us look tired and age us. Botox is often used to treat these lines, but the results only last a few months at a time. A more permanent solution, brow lift surgery may be the right choice for you. This blog post will discuss what a brow lift is and how it can help make you look younger than ever before. We also provide information about what to expect during recovery time and the cost of a brow lift.
A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, is a great surgical procedure if you would like to lift your sagging brows to reveal a more youthful and alert look with smoothed forehead wrinkles and frown lines. This is done by removing the excess skin from the forehead. The forehead and eyebrow area are typically the most common places for wrinkles to naturally form over time. A brow lift can help you can achieve a more refreshed, smoother, and younger facial appearance.
Botox is one of the most common medical aesthetic treatments for cosmetic use in the United States. Botox is injected into a patient's muscles to temporarily improve the appearance of crow's feet, frown lines, and a variety of other problem areas. Botox aims to rejuvenate a patient's face and reveal a fresher, younger appearance. Luckily, this injectable does not require any downtime!
Brow lift surgery is not the same as Botox. A brow lift is a surgical procedure that rejuvenates and lifts what's under your skin whereas Botox is a non-invasive injection that only temporarily reduces the appearance of fine lines in the forehead area by paralyzing specific muscles.
Brow Lift: Able to achieve a more dramatic, long-term enhancement
Botox: Able to achieve a subtle enhancement
Brow Lift: Requires roughly 1 week out of work
Botox: You can return to work the same day
Brow Lift: There is no maintenance required
Botox: Typically requires maintenance appointments every 3-6 months
Brow Lift: While the cost of a surgical procedure is much higher than one appointment of botox, you will only pay for the surgery once and enjoy long lasting results.
Botox: While cost of one Botox appointment is much cheaper than a brow lift, you will need to factor in receiving Botox a few times per year to maintain the desired results. Typically, botox ranges between $10-$12 per unit (depending on the office you visit).
Brow lift surgery can be an excellent option for looking youthful and rested. It is an effective way of minimizing the appearance of wrinkles, which may otherwise develop in the future as you age or due to muscle contractions from frowning and laughing. You might also see more immediate benefits, such as better-looking eyebrows that have been lifted into place. If you're considering a brow lift in Orlando, you can book an in person or virtual consultation for a brow lift now with Vado Plastic Surgery.
Our team of board-certified plastic surgeons is dedicated to providing each and every one of our patients with quality care and results. If you're considering plastic surgery in Orlando, call us at (407)-377-5438 or fill out our online form to schedule your in-person or virtual consultation at Vado Plastic Surgery!