I believe the results you are showing and expecting are very reasonable and achievable. A well done brow lift is really rejuvenating because it opens up the eyes without looking too done. I think you'll find the healing is much easier than you'd expect using my technique. The sutures come out at the 10 day mark and by that point most if not all of the bruising is gone. Swelling can take 2 weeks to go down and pain is manageable with ice packs and Tylenol. Going forward, I would recommend you to complete multiple in office consultations with board certified experts to discuss your ideal aesthetic goals. This way, they can better assess your face and create an ideal treatment plan for you. Best of luck, Kian Karimi MD, FACS