8 common eyebrow lift complications and how to prevent them
Eyebrow Lift is a solution that helps women regain the youthful features of their face. However, alongside the satisfactory results, there are also risks if you are not careful in choosing the facility for the procedure or post-operative care. Let’s explore the complications of eyebrow lifting and how to prevent them to make the best beauty decision right after this!
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1. Revealing the most common complications of eyebrow lifting
Eyebrow lifting is a cosmetic method that brings a youthful and balanced appearance to the face. However, to ensure safety and effectiveness, you should choose a reputable cosmetic facility and an experienced doctor to avoid unwanted risks such as:
1.1. Eyebrows swollen, red, and itchy
The phenomenon of swollen, red, and itchy eyebrows can occur immediately after surgery and is a sign that the body is reacting to the invasive process. However, if this conditionprolonged or becoming severe, it may be due to unsterilized cosmetic tools or improper medical procedures.

1.2. Scar contraction on the eyebrow line
Scar contraction on the eyebrow line will lose the natural look of the eyebrows, even causing difficulty when moving facial muscles. The cause of this complication is mainly due to the doctor stitching incorrectly or not applying effective scar reduction measures.
1.3. Eyelids turned upwards
The condition eyelids turned upwards is also one of the eyebrow lifting complications that can easily occur, happening when the doctor performs eyebrow lifting too high or removes too much excess skin. This causes the eyes to lose their harmony and appear unnatural.
1.4. Eyebrows infected, necrosis
Infection is a quite serious complication, often due to the use of non-sterilized tools, unsatisfactory operating room conditions, or improper post-operative care. In addition, in some cases, the skin around the eyebrows may become necrotic, the imagegreatly affects aesthetics and health.
1.5. Changes in sensation in the forehead area
If the doctor performs the eyebrow lift incorrectly, it may damage the nerves in the forehead area, easily leading to loss of sensation or prolonged numbness in this area.

1.6. Hairline pulled up and hair loss
The hairline being pulled up is a consequence of the doctor’s lack of skill in performing uneven skin tightening or removing too much tissue. This can lead to hair loss around the forehead area, causing an overall imbalance in the face.
1.7. Deformation of the face
If the eyebrow lift is performed by an unqualified doctor, the structure of the face may be affected, causing asymmetry, making the face look stiff and unnatural.
1.8. Side effects when using anesthetics
In addition to the complications of eyebrow lifting mentioned above, some people may experience allergies or side effects when using anesthetics, causing sensations such as dizziness, nausea, and anaphylactic shock.

2. Causes of unwanted eyebrow lift complications
All complications when lifting the eyebrow are mainly due to the following reasons:
- Unsafe performing facility: Choosing a cosmetic location without a license or poor hygiene conditions can lead to the risk of infection and other complications.
- Poorly qualified doctor: A doctor lacking experience, without full practice certificates or not properly trained may perform the technique incorrectly, causing damage to the skin area at the eyebrow.
- Outdated machinery and eyebrow lift technology: Using old or non-standard technology can increase the risk of complications and unsatisfactory aesthetic results.
- Improper post-operative wound care: If you do not follow the post-operative care instructions, it may cause the wound to be easily infected or form unsightly scars.
- Sensitive constitution: Some people with a special constitution are more prone to swelling or allergies, which also increases the risk of complications from eyebrow lifting.

3. What should women do to fix a failed eyebrow lift?
In the case of a failed eyebrow lift, women may consider having the eyebrow lift done again. However, it is important to choose a reputable beauty establishment; a skilled doctor with full professional certification; a sterile, aseptic operating room; modern equipment; a transparent, medically standard aesthetic process,…
4. How to prevent complications from eyebrow lifting?
To minimize complications from eyebrow lifting, women need to adhere to the following criteria:
4.1. Choose a reputable performing unit from the beginning
Choosing a reliable beauty establishment is a prerequisite that women need to pay attention to before deciding to have an eyebrow lift. A reputable beauty address must be licensed by the Ministry of Health; a highly qualified doctor with full professional certification and iswell-trained; the operating room meets sterile and aseptic conditions; materials and equipment must have clear origins and be permitted for circulation by the Ministry of Health;….
With the operational orientation as the first specialized eye aesthetic center for middle-aged women, Dr. Eye confidently brings a safe beauty experience, minimizing complications.
Specifically, all doctors at Dr. Eye are professionally trained, have full practice certificates, and many years of practical experience handling cases from simple to complex (such as failed eyebrow lift cases). Thanks to this, customers can receive a comprehensive defect correction plan, minimally invasive, ensuring precise and natural eyebrow lifting.

In addition, choosing Dr. Eye as the place to enhance the beauty of the eyes, customers can also enjoy 5-star standard care services, applying the most advanced eye aesthetic techniques, performed in a spacious operating room,… Moreover, Dr. Eye also commits to providing customers with practical benefits such as:

More specifically, with the eyebrow lift (suspension) service, women can preview the results when the doctor designs a new eyebrow shape and is guided by the doctor on detailed care, closely accompanying until the eyebrow is stable.
Below are the criteria that Dr. Eye always adheres to when performing eyebrow lifts for customers:

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4.2. Care for the wound at home carefully
In addition to considering a reputable cosmetic address, to prevent complications of eyebrow lift, women also need to pay attention to proper post-operative care. Specifically:
- Apply cold compresses to the wound to reduce swelling and bruising within 24 – 48 hours after surgery.
- Avoid letting the wound come into contact with water, sunlight, and dust.
References
- Complications in Brow Lifts: A Systemic Review of Surgical and Nonsurgical Brow Rejuvenations. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6250454/ (accessed 09/12/2024)
- Brow lift. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/brow-lift (accessed 09/12/2024)
- What are the risks of a brow lift?. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/brow-lift/safety (accessed 09/12/2024)
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