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A forehead lift, also known as a browlift, is a plastic surgery procedure able to minimize the appearance of forehead wrinkling, frown lines and a drooping brow. By tightening loose skin, removing excess skin, and sometimes altering the muscles, a forehead lift can result in a smoother brow area and a more youthful appearance. The procedure may be performed with the traditional technique or as an endoscopic procedure.
Who is the best candidate for a forehead lift?
Good candidates for a forehead lift include men and women who are physically healthy, realistic in their expectations, and looking to improve the appearance of a sagging brow or deep furrows between the eyes. Though most patients tend to be between the ages of forty and sixty-five, forehead lifts may be performed at just about any age.
What happens during a consultation for a forehead lift?
During a consultation for a forehead lift, the surgeon will examine the facial structure, skin and hairline and take a thorough medical history. He or she will discuss your goals and the options available to you with surgery. The surgeon will explain the procedure, the indicated technique, the anesthesia, the surgical facility, the risks and the costs. Additional procedures, such as blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) or a face lift, may be recommended to help you achieve your desire goal.
Where is the forehead lift procedure performed?
Forehead lifts may be performed in a surgeon's office-based surgical facility, a hospital or an outpatient surgery center.
What type of anesthesia is used during a forehead lift?
Forehead lifts are commonly performed with IV sedation or twilight anesthesia.
How is the actual forehead lift procedure performed?
There are different techniques for the forehead lift, with the main difference between them being the placement of the incision. Incisions may be placed just behind the natural hairline, directly at the hairline, or within the midforehead creases. With the endoscopic approach, several small incisions are placed just behind the hairline, requiring more surgical time though the procedure is less invasive. Once the incisions are made, loose forehead skin is tightened, excess skin is removed, and the muscles of the forehead may be altered or released. The incisions are then closed.
How long is the surgical time for a forehead lift?
Forehead lifts can typically be completed in about one to two hours.
Where are the incisions made for a forehead lift?
There are several different techniques for the forehead lift which may involve several different incision placements. In general, the incisions run across the top of the head and may be located just behind the natural hairline, directly at the hairline, or within the midforehead creases. For the endoscopic approach, several short incisions are made within the hairline.
Are there scars after a forehead lift?
The incisions made during the forehead lift will result in scars, though they are typically well-concealed within the hairline. Scarring is greatly minimized with the endoscopic approach as compared to the traditional approach.
Is there much pain with a forehead lift?
Patients may experience some numbness and temporary discomfort, typically around the incisions, after the forehead lift. Pain medication can be prescribed to help control any discomfort that patients experience.
What is the recovery like after a forehead lift?
Some amount of swelling and bruising in the forehead, cheek and eye areas may occur during the first ten days after surgery. Swelling can be minimized by using cold compresses and keeping the head elevated as much as possible. Prolonged bruising can be camouflaged with makeup. Numbness and itching at the incision site is common, though this is minimized with the endoscopic approach. Bandages, if used, are typically removed within one to three days.
How much time will I need to take off from work after my forehead lift?
The recovery time typically does not exceed two weeks and many patients find that they can return sooner than that.
When can I exercise after my forehead lift?
Strenuous activity and exercise will need to be postponed for several weeks. In addition, patients will need to limit sun exposure for several months.
When are the stitches removed after the forehead lift procedure?
After a forehead lift, the stitches are usually removed within seven to ten days.
What are the risks or complications associated with a forehead lift?
Foreheads lifts, like all surgery, carries some degree of risk and this may include the following: adverse anesthesia reactions, asymmetry, bleeding, excessive or broad scarring, infection, nerve injury, and the need for additional surgery.
Does insurance cover the cost of a forehead lift?
Procedures performed solely for cosmetic purposes are generally not covered by insurance. If the procedure is performed to correct a sagging forehead or brow that is interfering with vision, some degree of the procedure may be covered by insurance. Patients should check with their own insurance carriers.
Miami forehead lifts can be trusted to facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Andres Bustillo.
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