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- Forehead Lift
- (Browlift)
Procedure: Minimize forehead
creases, drooping eyebrows, hooding over eyes, furrowed forehead
and frown lines by removing excess tissue, altering muscles and
tightening the forehead skin. May be done using the traditional
technique, with an incision across the top of the head just behind
the hairline; or with the use of an endoscope, which requires 3 to
5 short incisions. Most often done on people over 40.
Length: 1 to 2 hours.
Anesthesia: Local with
sedation, or general.
In/Outpatient: Usually
outpatient.
Side Effects: Temporary swelling, numbness,
headaches, bruising. Traditional method: Possible itching and hair
loss.
Risks: Injury to facial nerve, causing loss of
motion, muscle weakness, or asymmetrical look. Infection. Broad or
excessive scarring.
Recovery: Back to work: 7 to
10 days, usually sooner for endoscopic forehead lift. More
strenuous activity: several weeks. Full recovery from bruising: 2
to 3 weeks. Limit sun exposure for several months.
Duration
of Results: Usually 5 to 10 years.
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