The forehead lift is a surgical procedure designed to rejuvenate the face by lifting the forehead and saggy eyebrows to improve upper eyelid heaviness for a more youthful and alert appearance. Fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and between the eyebrows also can improve with this procedure. As the face ages, the muscle tone begins to weaken and the forces of gravity can cause brow hooding, lines, and wrinkles on the forehead and cause the eyelids to look heavy. These aging signs can cause a person to appear haggard and tired, but a forehead lift can uplift the forehead and reduce the appearance of these issues.
Candidates for the Forehead Lift
Most people in good health can be candidates for the
procedure. More mature individuals usually consider the procedure, but some
individuals in their 20s, 30s, or 40s can benefit from this procedure as they
can also experience droopy eyebrows at those ages or as a result of heredity.
The Forehead Lift Procedure
The forehead lift is performed by using endoscopic video
technology. In the past, the traditional forehead lift was performed by
creating a long incision in the hairline from ear to ear. Endoscopic video
technology now allows the physician to make several small incisions in the area
that do not alter the hair line. The new technology allows the physician to
minimize bleeding and swelling in the area as it is precise and minimally
invasive. The muscles underneath the skin are strengthened and the skin is
repositioned and tightened. Sutures are used to close the incisions and they
will be removed within several days after the procedure. Twilight sedation is
typically used during the procedure.
Recovery Period
The recovery period is very brief as it usually takes about
a week for the swelling and bruising to go down. Some people experience some
mild headaches for a few days after the procedure, which is normal and will go
away within a few days. Numbness around the facial area is also normal and that
will subside as time progresses. The sutures in the face will be removed within
7-9 days after the procedure. The incisions
heal beautifully, with or without hair.
Consultation
If you are considering the forehead lift, you will need to
visit a qualified plastic surgeon to discuss your situation. The surgeon will
assess your candidacy for the procedure by doing an examination and then
providing you with a computer-generated
image to demonstrate how the surgery will enhance your appearance.
