How Long Will a Brow Lift Surgery Last? - Cosmetic Surgery Guide


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If you are looking into a cosmetic surgeries, which can be quite expensive and time consuming, one of the major concerns is how long you can benefit from the positive effects of the surgery. A procedure costing several thousand pounds isn't really worth it for many people if it needs to be redone very often. This article looks into how long a brow lift surgery can last, and the factors that affect that length of time.

What factors affect how long a brow lift surgery lasts?

There are very many different aspects to brow lift surgery that affect its longevity. These are:

  • Your general health and habits - If you don't smoke and eat well and go into your surgery in good physical shape then you will probably benefit from the surgery for much longer.
  • Exposure to sunlight – Prolonged and unprotected exposure to the sun will have very negative consequences on your skin, including further wrinkling of the areas you've had treated.
  • Genetics – Unfortunately some aspects of this issue are not under our control and are down to the genes we inherit from our parents.
  • The surgery – The type of surgery and how well it is performed are also important factors in how long the brow lift lasts. Your surgeon can give you a better idea of what to expect in terms of how long your particular surgery will last.

So how long will a brow lift surgery last?

If you abide by the instructions your surgeon gives you to help you recover from your surgery, and continue to live a healthy lifestyle which looks after your skin and aims to preserve it, then you can expect your brow lift to last anywhere between 5 to 10 years, and usually more towards 10 years. Should you smoke and over-expose yourself to sunlight, then chances are your surgery won't last for as long, and only provide you with its benefits for 5 years or so.

If you are looking for more specific information about how long a brow lift will last in your particular case then your doctor will give you an expert and accurate picture of what to expect.

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