Who is the operation for?
When the eyebrow droops, you use extra energy keeping your eyes open. You often tense your forehead muscles and tilt your head back to see better, which causes tiredness during the day.
Some people only need the brow lift, while others also need surgery for heavy eyelids. We decide this at the pre-operative examination, where we also take photos.
About the scar
The incision is made just above the eyebrow and leaves a visible scar. You need to accept this before the operation.
The operation
- ArrivalYou are given a relaxing tablet and numbing eye drops.
- Marking and local anaesthesiaThe area to be operated on is marked and numbed.
- SurgeryTakes about 20 minutes. You must not drive yourself home.
After the operation
- Swelling, moderate tenderness and bruising are normal and go away by themselves.
- Use an ice mask about 4 times a day for 15 minutes during the first three days.
- Avoid sport for two weeks. Most people take 2–3 days of sick leave.
- The stitches are removed at the check-up about a week later. Be careful with the wound during the following week, e.g. when drying yourself with a towel or pulling a T-shirt over your head.