What can I expect when recovering from a browlift?

Most brow lift procedures are performed with the plan of an overnight stay (at least) in hospital, and many patients will have small drains in their cheeks when they wake up.

In the first 24 hours, it is normal to expect:-

•    Drowsiness
•    Dry throat
•    Nausea (possibly)
•    Discomfort and stiffness

The local anaesthetic helps with pain control for the first evening, but has usually worn off by the following morning. Regularly taking paracetamol and anti inflammatories for the first few days after the operation is important in minimising your discomfort and need for stronger pain killers.

Once you are comfortable moving around your room, you will be discharged home with a prescription for pain relief and antibiotics.

There is some social down time after a browlift procedure, where you will not want to be in the general public or having photographs taken at events. Most people can return to an office job within a week. If combined with other procedures, the recovery may be a bit longer.

Gently walking is the only exercise you should plan on doing for the first few weeks, and it will take about four weeks before you will feel well enough to return to the gym or restart running. Your body will tell you (pain) if you are trying too soon.

You will be asked to see Dr Gavin Sandercoe for follow up at one week, one month and every three months for a year after your operation. Some procedures may require longer follow up. If there are any problems, we want to hear from you and sort it out as soon as possible!