Brow Lift Surgery in Indianapolis with Dr. Chegar

Changes in eyebrow position caused by aging, loss of skin elasticity, and weakening of the supporting tissues can create heaviness above the eyes and alter the appearance of the upper face. The outer brows may flatten, and forehead creases can become more noticeable.A brow lift in Indianapolis, IN, can address these concerns by repositioning the forehead tissues. At Chegar Facial Plastic Surgery in Carmel, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Burke E. Chegar, selects the surgical approach based on your anatomy and treatment goals.

A brow lift, also called a forehead lift, raises descended brow tissue. The procedure can improve brow shape and soften certain forehead creases.The amount and location of correction vary among patients. Brow position, forehead height, hairline, skin laxity, and facial proportions all influence the surgical plan.

Brow lift techniques differ in incision placement and the area of the forehead they address. Dr. Chegar evaluates your hairline, hair density, degree of brow descent, and desired result before recommending an approach.

An endoscopic brow lift uses several small incisions within the hair-bearing scalp. A slender camera provides a clear view of the underlying tissues. Dr. Chegar releases and elevates the forehead tissue through the remaining incisions.This technique may be appropriate for patients with mild to moderate brow descent and limited excess skin. The incisions remain concealed within the scalp.

Open brow lift techniques provide wider access to the forehead. They may be recommended when the procedure requires greater elevation, skin removal, or a change in hairline position.

A trichophytic brow lift places the incision along the front hairline. Dr. Chegar can remove excess forehead skin through this incision. The approach may also maintain or lower the hairline in suitable patients.

A coronal brow lift uses an incision farther back within the scalp. This placement conceals the scar within the hair and provides broad access to the forehead. The procedure may raise the hairline, making forehead height and hair density important planning factors.

A temporal brow lift focuses on the outer third of the eyebrows. Short incisions within the hair near the temples provide access to the lateral brow tissue.This approach may suit patients with flattening or descent near the outer brows. Concerns that extend across the central forehead may require an endoscopic or open technique.

Candidacy depends on your health, anatomy, and reasons for considering surgery. Dr. Chegar will examine your brows, eyelids, forehead, and hairline during your consultation.Suitable candidates generally:

• Have low or descending eyebrows
• Are in good overall health
• Have realistic expectations for surgery
• Are nonsmokers or can stop as directed
• Can follow postoperative care instructions

Tell Dr. Chegar about your medical conditions, medications, allergies, and previous facial procedures. Dry eyes, facial nerve weakness, hair loss, and prior forehead surgery may affect the treatment plan.

Before surgery, Dr. Chegar marks the planned brow position and reviews the incision locations. The anesthesia plan depends on the selected technique and any procedures performed at the same time.During surgery, Dr. Chegar releases and repositions the tissues contributing to brow descent. An open technique may also include the removal of excess skin. He then secures the lifted tissue and closes the incisions along or within the hairline.

A low brow and excess upper-eyelid skin can occur together. In these cases, eyelid surgery may be included in the treatment plan.

Possible risks include bleeding, infection, scarring, numbness, asymmetry, and changes in hairline position. Dr. Chegar will review the risks associated with your procedure before surgery.

Swelling, bruising, tightness, and temporary numbness are common during early recovery. Bruising may extend around the eyes or into the cheeks. Keeping your head elevated can help manage swelling.Sutures or staples are removed according to your healing progress. Many patients return to work and social activities within two to three weeks. Avoid strenuous exercise until Dr. Chegar clears you to resume it.

The brows gradually settle as swelling subsides. Final positioning and scar maturation may take several months. Follow Dr. Chegar’s instructions and the practice’s postoperative brow lift guidance throughout recovery.

The results depend on your starting anatomy and the extent of correction. Potential benefits include:

• A higher, better-supported brow position
• Improved definition along the outer brows
• Less heaviness above the upper eyelids
• Softer forehead creases in treated areas
• Better brow symmetry in appropriate cases
• Long-lasting improvement in the upper face

Our brow lift before-and-after gallery shows results from previous patients. Your consultation will provide more specific information about the changes surgery may achieve for you.

View Brow Lift Before & After Photos

Brow lift cost varies by technique, anesthesia, facility fees, and combined procedures. The practice provides a detailed estimate after Dr. Chegar develops your surgical plan.Cosmetic surgery is generally self-pay. Payment plan information is available for patients considering financing.

Dr. Burke E. Chegar is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. His practice focuses on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the face, head, and neck.Dr. Chegar completed an otolaryngology and head and neck surgery residency in New York. He then pursued a subspecialty fellowship in facial plastic surgery through Emory University School of Medicine. This focused training guides his evaluation of the brows, eyelids, forehead, and hairline when planning surgery.

Call 317-818-5438 or contact Chegar Facial Plastic Surgery to request a brow lift consultation. Dr. Chegar can evaluate your brow position and explain which surgical approach may suit your anatomy.