The Recovery Process for Brow Lift Patients

Following surgery, your head will be wrapped loosely in bandages to minimize bruising and swelling. A small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin behind your ear to drain any excess fluid. This tube will be removed the day after your surgery and the large dressing will be replaced with a much lighter dressing. This will allow you to shower and wash your hair. Significant discomfort after a forehead lift is rare, yet if you do experience any discomfort we will prescribe pain medication.

You should be up and about in a day or two, but make sure you get plenty of rest in the first week – you should let your body spend its energy on healing. Most of our Toronto forehead lift patients are back at work between 10 days to two weeks after surgery, while endoscopic patients may feel ready to return even sooner.

You should avoid strenuous activity including sex and heavy work, for at least two weeks, though walking and mild stretching are fine. Strenuous aerobics or weight lifting should be avoided for a month. Makeup can mask most bruising that remains, but you should be especially gentle with your face and hair, since your skin will be both tender and numb, and may not respond normally at first.