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Eyelid Facial & Aesthetics

Eyelid Facial & Aesthetics

Dr. Sara Kaltreider, M.D.

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Brow Lift

A brighter, fresher appearance—made to order

Sad. Mad. Surprised—the eyebrows can say it all.

As gravity takes its toll, however, a drooping brow (ptosis) can add weight and heaviness to the upper eyelid—sometimes sagging onto the lid itself. Hereditary features such as a natural hooding of the eyelid folds contribute to this effect.

Sara Kaltreider can perform brow lifts that will freshen your face.

A direct approach brow lift can correct this effect. Dr. Kaltreider’s precise technique lifts and freshens the brows without producing the surprised appearance that characterizes poor cosmetic surgery. To ensure results you are happy with, you and she agree on the desired brow shape and exact position before surgery.

Dr. Kaltreider’s technique removes tissue, extending the lift’s effect indefinitely and minimizing the risk of scarring and numbness.

During your consultation, she will describe those other methods of brow lifting and explain the risks so you understand why her method is superior. She will also describe how you will be made comfortable during and after your brow lift surgery, Charlottesville office on an outpatient basis.

What to expect. Direct brow lift can be performed in the office if you are healthy – or it can be done in an ambulatory surgery setting if there are health issues or if greater sedation is desired. We offer oral sedation for relaxation in the office setting. Once the local anesthetic is in place, you will not feel pain or discomfort. You may be aware of pressure, gentle movement or tugging. Immediately after the procedure, there is a tight sensation that will resolve over time.

There may be tenderness to touch and a bruised feeling as the local anesthetic wears off. Over-the-counter medications for pain generally work quite well, but a prescription for pain medication may be provided. At the post-operative visit, most patients report either no pain or minimal discomfort.

Cold compresses for two days will speed up the resolution of bruising and swelling. The incision will fade with time, but generally in the thicker skin of the brow area, the pink of the incision line stays longer than an eyelid incision which is in much thinner skin. In some patients with pink tones in their skin, the incision fades by 2 months – in others, up to 6-12 months. If you are fortunate to have thick eyebrows, the incision may not show. If the eyebrows are sparse and fair, then makeup or bangs may hide the incision lines until they disappear. Other techniques to accelerate or disguise the fading incision include laser therapy or – in women – micropigmentation.

Let’s start talking about how you can look and feel your best!

(434) 244-8610

630 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 140, Charlottesville, VA 22911

Schedule My Appointment

630 Peter Jefferson Parkway #140

Eyelid Facial & Aesthetics
630 Peter Jefferson Parkway | Suite 140 | Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 244-8610
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Direct Brow Lift & Blepharoplasty

bilateral ptosis repair done in Charlottesville by Dr. Kaltreider
Patient after brow lift and right upper eyelid blepharoplasty by Dr. Kaltreider in Charlottesville, Virginia

Direct Brow Lift, Right Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty, Left Upper Eyelid Ptosis Repair. One can see a brighter and more youthful appearance achieved.

Direct Brow Lift and Blepharoplasty

Patient before direct brow lift surgery in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Patient at Dr. Kaltreider's office after a brow lift and blepharoplasty in Charlottesville, VA.

Note the downward slant of the eyebrows in the left photo.

Direct Brow Lift and Blepharoplasty

Patient before having a direct brow lift at Eyelid & Facial Aesthetics.
Patient after having a lateral brow lift at Eyelid & Facial Aesthetics in Charlottesville, VA

A small lateral brow lift elevated the lateral brow cilia.

Direct Brow Lift

Patient before a direct brow lift in Charlottesville, VA.
Patient of Eyelid and Facial Aesthetics after a direct brow lift by Dr. Kaltreider.

Direct Brow Lift and history of Blepharopalsty years ago. Repeat blepharoplasty would pull the brows down onto the eyelids creating an unacceptable appearance. A brow lift eliminates the heaviness of the lid fold seen on the left photograph.