Brow Lift

Also known as a forehead lift, a brow lift minimizes the creases that develop across the forehead, or those that occur high on the bridge of the nose; improves what are commonly referred to as frown lines; and repositions a low or sagging brow.

Before the procedure, your hair is trimmed and tied back from the area where the incision will be made. The doctor will choose the least visible area to make the incision, such as along your hairline, within the scalp, or along the natural bone structure lines on the scalp.

For a conventional forehead lift, one long incision is made. The incision begins at one ear, cross the forehead region, and ends at the other ear. The forehead skin is lifted, excess tissue is removed, muscles are repositioned or removed, and the eyebrows are lifted. Extra skin in any of these areas will then be trimmed. The incision is stitched or clipped and gauze is applied. A bandage is often wrapped around the head following the procedure. Bandages may be removed within two days of surgery. Stitches and clips are generally removed within two weeks.

After a conventional forehead lift, you may experience

• Temporary discomfort and numbness. This is managed with medication.
• Headache. This can be a side effect of anesthesia
• Swelling. This is managed with head elevation and typically subsides within a week.
• Unusual sensations, which may include itching or lack of sensation at the incision line. This symptom normally disappears within six months.
• Hair Loss. Regrowth usually occurs in one to three months.

Endoscopic Forehead Lift

For an endoscopic forehead lift, several tiny incisions are made within the scalp. The surgeon inserts the endoscopic instrument to produce a visual map of the inside of the forehead and eyebrows. The surgeon then inserts another instrument into the other incisions to lift the skin and to remove excess fat, muscle, or skin on the forehead and eyebrows. Temporary screws or sutures may be fastened to hold the position of the altered skin or muscle. The incision is stitched or clipped and gauzed. After surgery, a bandage is often wrapped around the head. Stitches and staples are removed within a week, and screws are removed in about two weeks.

After an endoscopic forehead lift, you may experience

• Temporary discomfort and numbness. This is managed with medication.
• Swelling. This is managed with head elevation and typically subsides within a few days.
• Unusual sensations, which may include itching or lack of sensation. This is usually a minimal side effect that disappears in a short time.