Questions to ask before you go for a brow lift

Number of people get various kinds of surgeries done on themselves, some might do it due to some medical condition and some might get it done to boost their confidence. But only a small percentage of people are hundred percent satisfied with their procedure. One such cosmetic surgery is brow lift. There are few questions you need to ask before you go for a brow lift. For a particular surgery to be conducted without a single doubt of fear in the patient’s mind, consultation is much needed. A patient should be aware of all the risk and consequences of a particular surgery as mentally then it would help them in recovering. The consultation procedure is a one-on-one discussion between the surgeon and the patient, where all the questions and doubts are resolved. Just like any other cosmetic surgery, brow lift can be beneficial for you if you are facing any negative effects of aging such as wrinkles and lines across your forehead. You can ask the following questions to the surgeon before you go and make the final decision of getting a brow lift.
  1. How is the procedure of brow lift performed?

Brow lift procedures are invasive surgical procedures, so it is very important for you to understand how the entire procedure takes place. Along with the necessary information regarding the surgery, the overall procedure will also depend on what you want and then the surgeon will have to inform you what would be done.
  1. What is the recovery time?

Just like any surgery, brow lift procedure also has a certain recovery period. The period would depend on your health and what kind of brow life procedure did you opt for. There might be swelling and bruising, in that case you can always consult your surgeon.
  1. Are there any side effects from the procedure?

As it is a surgery being done on your body, there is always potential for some side effect to happen. However, it is not the same for everyone. Some patients will have certain side effects which might not happen with you. So, make sure to ask your surgeon about the potential side effects of this surgery so that you can be prepared beforehand.
  1. Am I a good candidate for the procedure?

This is a very important question. You need to clearly state any ailment you have before the surgery so that the surgeon can make sure that you are a good candidate for the surgery, and nothing happens to you.
  1. How long with the results of the procedure last?

You should be aware of how long the result of the surgery will last so that if needed, you can book another sitting. There are various other factors which might affect your result such as – smoking, the diet you follow, application of sunscreen, etc.
  1. What are the benefits of the procedure?

As a patient you should know the benefits of the surgery. They may differ from person to person; however, the basic benefit of the procedure is to give you a youthful appearance. Make sure to clear any doubts regarding the benefits of the procedure.
  1. Do you need to take get any medical tests done before getting the surgery?

This question should be asked in relation to whether you are a good candidate for the surgery or not. If you have some ailment and still can be operated on, then ask the surgeon if you have to get any medical tests done before the brow lift surgery. This would help in ruling out any serious doubts in the mind of the surgeon before the surgery.
  1. Will there be any noticeable scarring after the brow lift?

As it is a surgery which will improve the appearance of a person, you should ask the surgeon if there will be any scarring on your face. If yes, then how deep would the scarring be and how long would it stay. As a patient you should also ask questions regarding the surgeon from whom you are getting the brow lift done, such as –
  1. Does he or she have board certification?

Asking your surgeon if he or she has a board certification is very important. You should never get a surgery done by someone who is not board certified as you would not know whether they know how to perform the surgery. Get the surgery done by a board-certified surgeon.
  1. Do they have any experience in the field of facial procedures?

Ask your surgeon regarding their experience in the field of facial procedure. As a patient you should be confident about your surgeon as they would be performing a surgery on your face.
  1. Would the surgeon undertake a revision procedure if you are not satisfied with the result?

It is always a good option to ask your surgeon whether he or she would undertake a revision procedure if you were not satisfied with the result. There should not be any doubt between you both regarding the situation where you are not satisfied with the result. As a patient you should also enquire regarding the costs, such as –
  1. What is cost of the entire brow lift procedure?

As a patient you should know how much the entire brow lift surgery costs as everyone has a budget that they need to keep in check before getting a surgery.
  1. What all is included in the final cost of the procedure?

Ask you surgeon as to what all will be included in the cost of the surgery. Will the final cost also include the surgical venue expenses and anaesthesiologists’ charges. If yes, then is it the patient who has to pay for these expenses.
  1. Will there be any post-op expenditure?

As it a surgery, you will have to go for post-op sessions, so make sure to ask for the expenses which you might incur during those sessions. Ask the surgeon whether there will be  post-op consultations expenditures or not.  

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