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Barrie Plastic Surgery
Facial Surgery

Brow Lift

Surgery that raises a dropped brow and clears the hooding it causes over the eyes.

  • Operating room
  • General anesthetic or deep sedation
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Desk work in 10 to 14 days
Brow Lift at Barrie Plastic Surgery

Concerns it addresses

What brow lift treats

Hooded & Droopy Eyelids

Hooded & Droopy Eyelids

When the hooding comes from a brow that has descended, lifting the brow clears the lid; removing lid skin alone would make the brow drop further.

Treatments+

Also considered for this concern: Blepharoplasty, Upper Eyelid Skin Tightening and Botox / Neuromodulators.

Causes+

Four different things produce the same tired-looking eye, and each is treated differently. Loose skin, A low brow, A weak lifting muscle, Puffiness from fat.

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What to expect

From consultation to final result

The stages below are typical for this procedure. Your own timeline is confirmed at the consultation.

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The first week

What is normal

Swelling and bruising around the eyes and forehead are heaviest in the first week. For most patients they are largely gone by two weeks. The forehead feels tight for a while. The scalp can feel numb or itchy, and that fades over weeks to months. Stitches or clips come out about a week after surgery.

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Weeks two to six

Getting back to normal

Most patients are back at desk work in ten days to two weeks. No bending, lifting or exercise for two weeks. Sleep with your head raised for the first week, and keep the incisions out of the sun until they have settled.

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The result

How long it lasts

A brow lift typically holds for five to ten years or more. The forehead continues to age, and sun and smoking shorten the result.

Dr. Kamal Tumi, plastic surgeon, Barrie Plastic Surgery

Who performs it

Assessed and performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon

The surgery is performed by Dr. Tumi. Dr. Kamal Tumi is a board-certified plastic surgeon, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), with more than 28 years in practice and over 3,500 surgeries performed. He has been a consultant plastic surgeon at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre since 2004.

Dr. Kamal Tumi, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as a specialist in plastic surgery. He completed his specialist training at McMaster University and a plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto. More than 28 years in practice, over 3,500 surgeries performed.

Consultant plastic surgeon at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie since 2004. A hospital appointment means credentials reviewed by peers and the ability to manage complications directly.

You will not meet one person at the consultation and find someone else in the room. In his own words: "I will not do a surgery on you if you do not need it."

Google reviews

What patients say

Patient reviews from Google, names attached. 4.3 average across 67 reviews.

I had my first consultation with Dr. Tumi, and he was beyond fabulous. From the jump, he shook my hand and introduced himself to my daughter and I. He included her in the conversation and even had some laughs with her. This made the situation alot less vulnerable given the reason I was there. He is the second surgeon that I have met with, and wasn't going to be my last, until I decided he was the last. It is because of his honesty, integrity, authenticity and professionalism, that made my choice. I saw some comments in the reviews where people stated he made them feel uncomfortable while getting undressed and for me that did not happen. He was respectful of my space and was sure I was covered appropriately. I went to see him for a breat augmentation and Dr. Tumi did not think an augmentation would be required. I really appreciated that about him, because the first surgeon I met, insisted this procedure, despite me only wanting a lift with fat transfer. This is a huge cost savings for me, and more natural for my body type, and in my opinion. Dr. Tumi did not make me feel rushed with any questions and time was not ever an issue for him. He wanted to be sure I knew all that I needed. His office manager Karyn, was absolutely wonderful and easy to connect with. She took her time to discuss things that I did not think of and even called me over the weekend when I emailed her some more questions. This is above and beyond care. My surgery is April 20th and I know I am in good hands. I will follow this up with further reviews in the future and have no doubt it will be 5 stars across the board. One last thing... of all the reviews, I paid attention to the ones where the patients actually had surgery, not the ones who were disgruntled about the office staff or OHIP issues. After all, it is the surgeon we want precision with, isn't it? Thanks Karyn and Dr. Tumi, for making me comfortable and content.

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Stephanie Leblanc

Google Review

I had a great experience with Dr. Tumi and Karyn throughout my entire surgical journey. They were both incredibly kind, patient, and always took the time to answer all of my questions. From my first consultation to my follow-up appointments, they made me feel comfortable, supported, and well cared for. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone considering.

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Claire

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I had a great experience from start to finish. The service was professional, everything was explained clearly, and the overall experience was positive. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

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Victoria

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What happens, in order

Brow Lift, start to finish

What brow lift involves at each stage, from the first consultation through to the result.

Step 01 · Consultation

The consultation

A consultation is an assessment and a conversation, and you are not committing to anything by having one.

  • Assessment of what is actually causing what you see
  • What can be done, what cannot, and what it involves
  • A written quote once the assessment is done
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Brow Lift treatment process
The in-office procedure room at Barrie Plastic Surgery
Before and Afters

Patient Transformations

Most cases here are patients of this practice, shown with consent. Cases marked “Clinical case” are supplied by the manufacturer. Each practice case followed an assessment by Dr. Tumi and a plan built around that person's anatomy. Results vary by individual.

  • Patients of this practice and labelled clinical cases
  • Assessed and treated by the same surgeon
  • Results that look like you, only rested
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For educational purposes only. Individual results may vary. Patients consent for photos obtained.

An assessment and a conversation.

You do not need to arrive knowing which procedure you want. Describing what bothers you is enough. You are not committing to surgery by booking a consultation.

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Frequently asked questions

Brow Lift questions,
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The cost depends on the technique and on whether it is combined with eyelid surgery, so it is quoted at the consultation rather than before it. Not covered by OHIP. Financing is available through Beautifi, Medicard and Credit Medical.

Typically one to two hours; longer when combined with eyelid surgery.

A brow lift is performed in an operating room under general anesthetic or deep sedation with local anesthetic. Dr. Tumi confirms which with you at the consultation.

Ten days to two weeks to desk work, two weeks to exercise. Bruising is largely gone by two weeks; the tight forehead and scalp numbness ease over weeks to months.

For most patients, a tight forehead and a mild headache for the first few days rather than sharp pain, managed with ordinary pain relief. Sharp or one-sided pain is not expected, and it is the reason to call.

Small lines hidden within the hair of the scalp or at the temples. Covered by hair once healed, they are very hard to find. ---

Typically five to ten years or more. The forehead keeps aging, but from a better starting point.

There are two separate problems here and they look identical in a mirror. Heaviness caused by a dropped brow needs the brow raised, while heaviness caused by lid skin over a well-placed brow needs eyelid surgery, and only examination separates them. Plenty of people turn out to have both, in which case they are usually done together.

The surgery is performed by Dr. Kamal Tumi. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), with more than 28 years in practice and over 3,500 surgeries performed.