What Are the Risks Involved in Brow Lift Surgery? - Cosmetic Surgery Guide


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As with any surgery or invasive medical procedure, a brow lift surgery carries with it some risks that you should be fully aware of before deciding whether or not to undergo the surgery. There is no better way to find out about all the pros and cons of your surgery than through your doctor or surgeon, but this article will give you an overview of some of the risks you should bear in mind if you are interested in the procedure.

Brow lift surgeries

The brow lift procedure itself is a fairly straightforward one. Although there are many variations of the surgery, generally speaking a brow lift will involve an incision being made by the relevant area (usually hidden behind your hairline so that any scarring isn't visible), and through this opening your surgeon will tighten muscles and remove excess tissue to achieve a younger brow. Some versions of the surgery will involve a large incision being made, and as this article will show, these carry more risks when compared to other types of brow lift, like the endoscopic brow lift, in which very small incisions are very small.

The risks of brow lift surgery

Fortunately the brow lift is known as a fairly safe surgery in the medical world, and has relatively few risks. The main potential issues that you should be aware of when looking into this surgery are:

  • Infection – Surgeries involve an opening of some kind (an incision) through which it is possible to get an infection. The larger the incision then often the larger the risk of infection, and while some brow lifts, like the endoscopic variety, involve very small incisions, others, like the coronal brow lift, have a large ear to ear opening which is more vulnerable to infection. It is very important to follow your doctor's instructions to make sure that you stay healthy after leaving the hospital and going home.
  • Scarring – This ties into the fact that an incision is a part of the surgery, and there is always a chance that a scar is left behind after the procedure. Your surgeon will probably keep the incision in the most unobtrusive location possible, usually behind your hairline, but again some kinds of brow lift will need a larger incision which might leave a larger scar.
  • Hair loss – Some brow lift surgeries can lead to a receding hair line around the operated area. This is one of the more common side effects of the brow lift, and if it is a concern of yours then you should definitely talk to your doctors about it.
  • Reaction to the anaesthetic – Even fairly small scale surgeries will need an anaesthetic, albeit a local one. Anaesthetics are chemical agents that numb an area for surgery, or render you unconscious throughout a surgery, depending on which one is used. There is a risk that you might be allergic or sensitive to a particular anaesthetic, and if that particular one is used you can often suffer serious side effects.
  • Numbness or loss of movement – One of the risks of brow lift surgery is damage to the nerves in the area which is targeted during the procedure. This can result in loss of movement in that area, or loss of sensation (numbness).

Your surgeon can give you much more information on potential side effects, and that information can be invaluable in helping you make a decision about whether or not to go ahead with the surgery. The risks of surgery make it important to choose a provider with a strong reputation and history of quality service, patient testimonials and independent review websites can provide a great source of information to help you in those choices.

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