Is correction of an overdone browlift possible? 12 days post op.

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12 days ago, I had an endoscopic brow lift/forehead lift with lowering the hairline at the same time. My eyebrows looks over elevated centrally. I look surprised. I have read that the brows will settle / drop in the following weeks. How long does it take for one's brows to relax? And how far down will they go? Can a reversal be done? My hairline is fine - before surgery I had a bit high hairline. I have just turned 50 years.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello neraksteYou are still early in recovery, final results would be seen months from now, i would advice you visit or contact your plastic surgeon about this concern.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is possible, however, it may be too early to consider a revision because you are early in your healing process. Please review your healing process an best practices with your board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Best wishes,

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It can take as long as 6-12 months to see the final result from a brow lift.  It is not unusual that your brows would appear too high at 12 days after the procedure.  At this point in the recovery, there would still be some expected swelling as well.  Your appearance will continue to change and improve with more time.

Frank Barone, MD, FACS · Answer

As emphasized by other reviewers, brow position after brow lift can take several months after surgery but is also affected by technique and each patient's individual features and anatomic characteristics.  Try to be patient and be sure to stay in contact with your surgeon to be clear about your expected outcome.  Lowering the brow position symmetrically can be challenging and will depend many factors so hopefully your brows will settle to an acceptable level over time.

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

Thanks for posting this question. It sounds like you had a "pre-trichial" brow lift that also lowered your hairline. It is hard without photos of the before and after to say exactly how long it will take until you settle into a desirable position. It may take weeks to months. There are ways to lower the brows if they are set to high, but this is exceedling rare to perform since the brows settle in everyone. In fact, an overcorrection at this time is desirable since everyone settles. Be patient and allow your self to heal and for the swelling to leave. Best of luck - time is your friend!

Leon Goldstein, MD · Answer

Give yourself more time. The brow will drop over the next several months especially the central area that you are concerned with. Keep appointments with your board certified plastic surgeon.

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