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The non-surgical browlift

Everything you need to know…

 

As we age, our faces lose bone tissue, connective tissue and fat. In the area around our brow and forehead, this can lead to thinner temples, less defined brows and drooping eyelids.

A non-surgical browlift leaves the scalpel behind and instead, through a series of injections, both elevates the brow by adding augmenting filler to the area.

The browlift procedure (aka chemical browlift)

The browlift procedure has two stages, performed in one session. First, the anti-wrinkle injection, followed by dermal filler (face filler).

Anti-wrinkle injections

The anti-wrinkle injection is made of a substance that inhibits muscle movement. It is injected into part of a muscle around the eye called the orbucularis oculi. The function of this muscle is to close the eye and press the brow down. It also antagonises the forehead muscle which lifts the brow. By inhibiting its action, it allows the forehead muscle to freely contract, visibly lifting the brow.

Dermal fillers

Dr Feldman will use two different hyaluronic acid fillers – one to increase definition in the brow, elevating it slightly and another filler to  around the temple.

The combination of these injections will give a lift to the area, It can also remedy drooping eyelids, as the brow will now now sit higher.

Where is the clinic?

Dr Feldman’s Melbourne clinic is located at Suite 1102, 9 Yarra Street, South Yarra, Melbourne. For full contact details, please see here.

How long will it last?

Depending on the type of filler used (with thicker formulations usually lasting longer), fillers have been clinically proven to last anywhere between six months to 2 years. Injections around active areas of the face, such as the mouth and lips tend to dissipate more quickly; however, less active areas of the face, such as cheeks or temples tend to maintain the filler for longer.

Are there risks?

As with any medical procedure, there are risks involved with the use of dermal fillers. Most side effects associated with dermal fillers, such as swelling and bruising occur shortly after injection and many resolve in a few days to weeks. In some cases, side effects may emerge weeks, months, or years later. Read more about dermal filler risks here.

Is it painful?

Dermal fillers are relatively painless. After a brief pinprick sensation as the needle or cannula is inserted, little else is felt as the contents contain a local anaesthetic.