Forehead Lift, Brow Lift and
Endoscopic Laser Forehead Lift Surgery
Lift Surgery
| Before & After Photos | The
Procedure | Recovery
Understanding Lift Surgery
A forehead lift, brow lift, or endoscopic forehead lift moves eyebrows back where they belong at or above the brow bone. It may also smooth the furrows in the lower forehead as well as reduce the drooping skin above the eyes. As a result of the surgery, the eyes appear more open, more rested and youthful.
Drooping eyebrows are often one of the first signs of aging. This condition is frequently overlooked because most people are unaware of the problem and the amount of improvement correction can provide. Drooping brows cause the upper lids to droop and move downward. In extreme cases, the eyelid skin can touch or overlap the eyelashes. People often comment that their eyes appear to be getting smaller or more deeply set. A drooping brow contributes to the tired look observed at the end of the day. For women, this condition frequently causes eye makeup to end up on the upper part of their eyelids lids soon after it is applied.
Forehead lift, brow lift, or endoscopic forehead lift surgery may lessen the deeper "crow's feet" next to the outer corners of the eye but will not reduce other lines or folds around the eyes. The lift will not correct excess skin or pouching caused by fat deposits in the lids. In order to achieve the best result,
Dr English may recommend combining forehead lift, brow lift, or endoscopic forehead lift with other procedures such as
eyelid surgery, facelift or
Botox injections.
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The Procedure
During consultation,
Dr. English analyzes the eyes, brows, forehead and hairline to determine the appropriate procedure. In forehead lift surgery, the incisions are placed behind the hairline of the scalp or at the hairline where the forehead and scalp meet. Placement depends upon the height of the
patient's hairline. In order to achieve a natural result, it is critical to avoid appreciable altering of the hair pattern. The incisions for a brow lift are placed on the forehead or above the brows only when especially indicated. Incisions for endoscopic forehead lift are made above or at, as well as, behind the hairline. In any case, great care is taken to place incisions within the hair, hairline, or naturally occurring fold of skin to make the resulting scars as inconspicuous as possible.
At
English Plastic Surgery Center & Surgi-Spa, forehead lift, brow lift and endoscopic forehead lift surgeries
are performed under local anesthesia with I. V. sedation. A turban-type
head dressing may be placed following surgery that is removed in the
office the day after surgery. The discomfort following a forehead, brow
lift, or endoscopic forehead lift is usually minimal. Oral medications
are prescribed to help the patient rest comfortably after surgery.
Stitches and/or staples are removed about five to six days following
surgery and involve little discomfort.
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Recovery
Swelling of the face peaks around 72 hours
and, as a general rule, is not noticeable after one to three weeks.
Resting and sleeping in an elevated position helps to reduce swelling
and increase comfort. Bruising may occur in the forehead but usually
only under the
eyes following surgery. If bruising develops, it is gone in three to six
weeks. Areas of numbness, firmness and tenderness around the incisions
are common. Normal sensations gradually return within several weeks to
months after the surgery. However, in the case of forehead lift, scalp
sensation may never be quite the same. Most patients experience itching
sensations during the healing process.
Certain activities are restricted after
a forehead or brow lift to protect healing tissues. Facial expressions
should be limited for three to six weeks while the brow assumes a new
position. Because areas around the incisions and/or scalp may remain
numb for several months, caution must be used with curling irons and
hair dryers. Ultra violet light may darken maturing scars, so care
should be taken to protect them from the sun.
Since nothing heals symmetrically or
suddenly, the best results can be expected from three to six months
after surgery. As with all cosmetic surgeries, the best outcome is
achieved by conscientiously following instructions.
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