Department of Surgery
Strong Health's Specialists in Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
Recovery After Browlift (Forehead Lift) Surgery
Immediately Following Surgery
Plan to spend the first day or two after surgery resting in bed, keeping your head elevated. Your cheeks and eyelids may look swollen or puffy and your skin around the incision(s) may be numb.
After A Few Weeks
The swelling should go down within a week or two, and the numbness will change to itchiness, which will eventually disappear (though that could take a few months). The endoscopic technique often minimizes these conditions, because the incisions are so much smaller. The stitches are usually removed within two weeks.
You should be able to shower and shampoo two or three days after surgery, and go back to work after a week or ten days. You’ll avoid strenuous activity (including jogging, bending, heavy housework, sex, or any activity that increases your blood pressure) for at least two or three weeks.
Healing is Slow -- But Results Are Great
Many people feel depressed for a while after plastic surgery, especially in the early days when their faces are bruised and swollen. This is quite normal and will pass. Healing is gradual and sometimes the final results of the surgery aren’t apparent as quickly as you might like. But remember why you chose to have the surgery. If you've met your goals, then your surgery is a success.