Browlift surgery –
Risks and Complications Before and After Surgery
With aging, many changes that affect our aesthetic
appearance occur. As a result of natural aging process and affect of gravity,
the most common change that occurs on the skin is sagginess and lines and
wrinkles. Fortunately, now many cosmetic procedures that combat aging affects
and make you youthful are available. Browlift surgery – also known as forehead
lift – is also one of them. Brow lift surgery aims at eradicating the lines on
the forehead and improving the appearance of sagging forehead and eyebrows.
Browlift is no doubt really effective procedure but like any
other surgical procedure, it also carries some side effects and complications. These
side effects may vary from patient to patient depending on the condition of
patient and technique used. Though by selecting an experienced plastic surgeon
and following pre –surgical and post-surgical instructions, you can minimize
side effects and prevent complications, you must know about all the potential
risks. Here we will discuss possible risks that can occur before and after
surgery.
During the surgery
During the surgery, there is minimal risk of any
complications if the patient is healthy and good candidate for procedure. The
only possible cause of any possible complication during the procedure is
usually the in expertise of plastic surgeon. Excess bleeding may occur during
the procedure but an experienced plastic surgeon can control it. Other
complications include reaction to the medications. Patient may have an allergic
reaction to anesthesia and pain relievers given during surgery. This risk can
be eliminated by screening patient for potential reactions before surgery.
After the procedure
Mostly patients experience the complications after browlift
surgery, during the recovery period. Possible complications include:
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One common complication that may occur after
browlift surgery is infection. Though surgeon makes full efforts to make
incisions that are small easy to heal, few patients may experience infection on
the incision site. This occurs because of improper post-surgical care. Patient
must be careful about cleaning incisions and using medications to prevent
infection.
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Another complication that patients experience
after surgery is scarring. Usually scars fade after some period of time if
patient takes proper care of incisions. Incisions are made in conspicuous sites
and are smaller that makes scarring unnoticeable. On the other hand, if patient
develops scars, treatments are also available.
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The biggest and very rare complication
associated with browlift surgery injury to facial nerve. This may result in
muscle weakness and injury to sensory nerves in the forehead causing scalp or
forehead numbness. This complication is extremely rare and the only way to
eliminate it is selecting an experienced plastic surgeon.
In short, browlift surgery carries some complications and
risks but they can be avoided.
