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Forehead lifts can improve sagging or low position of the eyebrows that create a tired or sad appearance, deep horizontal creases across the forehead, or frown lines or furrows between the eyebrows and sometimes across the top of your nose. There are different techniques to elevate the brows and correct aging changes in the forehead area. After a personal consultation with a plastic surgeon these techniques will be evaluated to best fit your needs. During a personal consultation you can discuss your end-result goals with the plastic surgeon so that he can fully understand what you would like to achieve with a forehead lift. Your entire forehead and upper eyelid region will be closely examined. Muscle activity and positioning of your eyebrows will be factored. Incisions are made at the top of the scalp, beginning above the ears and hidden within the hair during most forehead lifts. An incision will be made at the front of the hairline or toward the middle of the scalp in some instances. Incisions are designed to heal and appear inconspicuous. Part of the muscle can be modified or removed through the forehead lift incision that is the cause of wrinkling and frown lines. Through the same incision, excess skin is removed and your eyebrows can be lifted to a more pleasing level. A different forehead lift technique uses an instrument called an endoscope, a long, thin tube with a light on the end that is attached to a video camera. The endoscope is inserted through several tiny incisions that are made in the scalp. This allows the plastic surgeon to see and work on various internal structures of the forehead. Advantages of using the endoscopic technique for a forehead lift is that minimal incisions are required, though it is not beneficial to all patients. Combination of different techniques can also be used for forehead lifts, depending on the patient and the results desired. Right after surgery you will experience mild discomfort and must rest with your head elevated. Temporary puffiness and discoloration can involve the eyelid and cheek areas. Swelling and bruising will usually go down in within a couple weeks. Normal activities can resume within ten days or less. Several weeks should be factored in before you can expect to see the final results of your forehead lift. The results of the forehead lift last a long time depending on your heredity and lifestyle factors. Some people may choose to get touch ups or additional forehead lifts later in life. Forehead lifts involve risks and complications. Hematoma, an accumulation of blood under the skin and infection and reactions to anesthesia can occur. All surgical procedures carry risks, and your plastic surgeon can discuss what should be done to reduce these risks. Follow up care should be made with your plastic surgeon following the forehead lift. |
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