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Forehead Lift

Forehead Lift or Brow Lift is a cosmetic procedure used to raise the area above the eyes. This procedure corrects frown lines in the forehead as well as drooping eyebrows.

Your surgeon may recommend other procedures such as eyelid or facelift surgery to be done in conjunction with the forehead lift to achieve the desired look.

Reasons to consider a Forehead Lift:

• You have deep frown lines on your forehead due to stress or age.
• Your brow hangs low and heavy.

Your cosmetic consultation:

During your initial consultation, you will meet with the plastic surgeon and staff. Your physical and emotional health will be reviewed and photographs may be taken for your medical record. Your surgeon will examine your forehead, skin, and hairline. Risks and limitations associated with the surgery will be reviewed. An office staff member will explain the surgical costs.

Preparing for your surgery:

• You must have preoperative testing.
• You must avoid certain medications prior to surgery.
• You must stop smoking at least two weeks prior to surgery.
• You must arrange for help or care following your surgery.

About the procedure:

• You will require anesthesia. Your surgeon will determine the type of anesthesia.
• Generally, this procedure is performed on an outpatient basis.
• Your surgeon will determine what technique you will benefit most from.
• Classic forehead lift requires a coronal incision from ear to ear across the hairline. The forehead skin is lifted and the deeper tissues are altered. The eyebrows are raised and any excess skin is removed. The incision is closed with stitches or clips.
• Endoscopic Brow Lift requires less scarring than the classic forehead lift. Several, small incisions are made along the hairline. These incisions are typically no longer than one inch. Using an endoscope, a thin instrument with a small camera at the end, the surgeon lifts the coronal skin and alters the forehead muscles. The camera allows the surgeon to have more visibility of the underlying tissues. If needed, the eyebrows are also lifted and held in place with sutures or staples hidden by the hairline.

Recovery following surgery:

• Your doctor will prescribe pain medication to help you feel more comfortable.
• You may experience temporary numbness, swelling, and discomfort with either procedure.
• Classic Forehead Lift
• You may also experience itching along the hairline.
• You must maintain your head elevated for a couple of days after the surgery.
• You may experience temporary hair loss along the incision.
• You may experience swelling of the lower face.
• Stitches are removed within two weeks. Sometimes it may take two stages.
• Endoscopic Brow Lift
• Patients tend to experience less discomfort and itching with this procedure.
• Stitches or screws will be removed within one to two weeks.

Your final result:

Once the healing process is complete, you will notice a more youthful appearance and a rested expression.