Forehead/Brow Lift

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For many people, the effects of age, stress and sun exposure can leave behind deep wrinkles and folds in the forehead as well as drooping of the brow, giving you an angry, sad or tired look. These wrinkles and folds are often referred to as “frown lines”.

A forehead lift is intended to soften these wrinkles, raise the eyebrows and minimize frown lines, bringing back a more youthful and rested appearance to the forehead while giving a refreshed, more alert appearance to the eyes.

The procedure

With forehead lift the muscles and tissues that cause droopy brows and forehead lines are weakened to create a smoother look. Your surgeon may use the conventional surgical technique, in which the incision is hidden across the top of the head, just behind the hairline; or the Endoscopic method, which involves the use of an endoscope, a special viewing instrument that enables the surgeon to view images of the internal areas of the forehead through three or more short incisions. Either method will give you good results, but the conventional method may yield longer lasting results.

Forehead lift is performed under general anesthesia and can be performed with other procedures such as facelift, mid facelift, neck lift, or eyelid surgery for overall improvement of facial features.

Who is a candidate for a forehead lift?

• Forehead lift is more commonly performed on those 40 to 60 years of age but can help younger patients as well who have developed furrows or frown lines due to stress or sun exposure.
• Patients looking to minimize the visible effects of aging by improving a droopy or low position of the brow.
• Patients wanting to permanently eliminate deep horizontal creases across the forehead.

How will I look and feel after surgery?

• In the first days following surgery patients can expect to experience some swelling, bruising, and discomfort that can be controlled with medication. It’s important to realize that the amount of time it takes for recovery can vary greatly with each patient.
• After one or two days, dressings used to wrap the head and drain tubes will be removed. You will experience some temporary numbness and itching as the nerves heal.
• Sutures or staples used are usually removed within 5 days
• Swelling and bruising will almost completely be resolved within 2 weeks. Make-up may be used to conceal any temporary discoloration of the skin.
• Patients can expect to return to work within 2 weeks,
• Strenuous activity should be avoided for the first four to six weeks and you should temporarily avoid exposure to direct sunlight

Results of my surgery

The results of your surgery are permanent. After recovery from forehead lift, friends and family that see you will simply think you look refreshed, well rested and more alert. This procedure will not change how you look, but will simply help you to look more youthful, less tired or sad.

 IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE

• There are risks associated with any surgical procedure.
• The specific risks and suitability of each procedure for a given individual can only be determined at the time of consultation. 
• Minor complications that do not affect the outcome may occasionally occur.
• Major complications are rare.

Your plastic surgeon will review any and all risks and benefits with you during a private consultation.