Hi. If I was to get a coronal-type browlift, how hard would it be for me to hide that fact, including stitches, postop? I know I'd have a headdress kind of thing overnight, but I have long hair and bangs, so after the dressing was removed, could I pull the hair forward to avoid people staring at stitches? How bad am I going to look? Doctors I've consulted have so far emphasized swelling more than bruising. Thanks.
March 18, 2012
Answer: Hiding Effects of Surgery after Brow Lift
It is not difficult to hide the early effects after having a coronal brow lift even if it is performed at the hairline. The swelling following the procedure is usually maximal at two days postop and then improves very rapidly. If there is bruising it is usually in the upper eyelids and is easily concealed with sunglasses. The suture lines are either at the hairline or within the hair, which is one of the advantages of the procedure in that the sutures and scars are not visible. The suture line would be easily concealed with a loose hat.
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March 18, 2012
Answer: Hiding Effects of Surgery after Brow Lift
It is not difficult to hide the early effects after having a coronal brow lift even if it is performed at the hairline. The swelling following the procedure is usually maximal at two days postop and then improves very rapidly. If there is bruising it is usually in the upper eyelids and is easily concealed with sunglasses. The suture lines are either at the hairline or within the hair, which is one of the advantages of the procedure in that the sutures and scars are not visible. The suture line would be easily concealed with a loose hat.
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March 20, 2012
Answer: Disguise after browlift
All approaches to the browlift operation can result in easily coverable suture lines. Headgear or hairstyles almost always work for this purpose. Your bangs should would well for this and there is no need to cut hair at the hairline with any of the known approaches. Bruising and swelling which often occurs around the eyes is best disguised with sunglasses and /or coverup makeup. Your concerns should be more directed towards a good long term result rather than disguising early sequelae of an operation.
I am again a bit surprised to see yet another question about coronal brow lifts. Be sure your surgeon is not using a technique that can raise an already high hairline and one that removes a significant strip of your good scalp hair. If your hair thins out later in life , as happens with many women, you may have some regrets.
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March 20, 2012
Answer: Disguise after browlift
All approaches to the browlift operation can result in easily coverable suture lines. Headgear or hairstyles almost always work for this purpose. Your bangs should would well for this and there is no need to cut hair at the hairline with any of the known approaches. Bruising and swelling which often occurs around the eyes is best disguised with sunglasses and /or coverup makeup. Your concerns should be more directed towards a good long term result rather than disguising early sequelae of an operation.
I am again a bit surprised to see yet another question about coronal brow lifts. Be sure your surgeon is not using a technique that can raise an already high hairline and one that removes a significant strip of your good scalp hair. If your hair thins out later in life , as happens with many women, you may have some regrets.
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