Forehead lift
A forehead lift is a surgical procedure to correct sagging of the forehead skin, eyebrows, and upper eyelids. It may also improve the look of wrinkles in the forehead and between the eyes.
The surgery may be done alone or with other procedures such as a facelift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping.
Sections of hair will be held away from the surgery area. Hair right in front of the cut line may need to be trimmed, but large areas of hair will not be shaved. Our surgeon will use several small cuts and perform the surgery using an endoscope (a small camera). After removing excess tissue, skin, and muscle, the doctor will close the cut with stitches or staples.
After the procedure
The area is wrapped with a sterile padding and an elastic bandage to prevent bleeding and swelling (edema). You will feel numbness and temporary discomfort in the surgical site, which you can control with medication.
You’ll keep your head raised for 2 – 3 days after surgery to prevent swelling. Bruising and swelling will occur around the eyes and cheeks, but should begin to disappear in a few days or a week. As nerves regrow, numbness of the forehead and scalp will be replaced with itching or tingling. It may take up to 6 months for these sensations to fully disappear. The bandages will be removed a day or two after surgery. Within 10 -14 days, the stitches or clips will be removed in two stages.
You will be able to walk around in 1 – 2 days, but you won’t be able to work for at least 7 days after surgery. You can shampoo and shower 2 days after surgery, or as soon as the bandages are removed.
Results
Most patients are pleased with the results of a forehead lift. They appear much younger and more rested than they did before. The procedure reduces the look of aging for years. Even if you don’t have the surgery repeated in later years, you will probably look better than if you had never had a forehead lift.
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