Recovery

Most patients will go home the same day. For the next 48 to 72 hours, you should do as little as possible. Ideally cooling packs are applied on a regular basis during this time. You will be requested to keep your head elevated and not to lay flat. There is often a degree of visual blurring for 48 hours after the operation and, as such, reading and watching the TV (or other activities which require the use of your eyes) are not encouraged. Any activity which raises your blood pressure or pulse should be avoided for at least 72 hours. This includes housework, exercise and lifting objects.

Your stitches will be removed at approximately 7-10 days following the surgery. At this stage, most patients are able to apply makeup to disguise any residual bruising which may be present. Although you will most likely still be slightly swollen, most patients are socially presentable at this stage with the assistance of a little makeup.

You will be aware of subtle changes occurring in your forehead for a number of weeks, as the final result becomes apparent. Like all scars, brow lift scars go through a series of stages whilst maturing. The final fine scars should be pale and inconspicuous, but may take a number of months to get to this stage.