FOREHEAD LIFT: |No one is immune to the effects of aging. But a forehead lift, also known as a brow lift, can minimize some of aging’s most visible signs: drooping eyebrows, "hooding" over the eyes, forehead furrows and frown lines that can to make a person appear angry, sad or tired.
In a forehead lift, certain facial muscles and skin are removed or altered to smooth the forehead, raise the upper eyelids and minimize frown lines. The result can be a more alert, more animated, more youthful appearance. Forehead lifts are often done in conjunction with other rejuvenating procedures such as facelift surgery, eyelid surgery or nose reshaping.
The Surgical Procedure
Your plastic surgeon will help you decide which surgical approach will best achieve your cosmetic goals: the classic, or "open" method, or the endoscopic forehead lift. It is imperative to make sure you understand the technique that your doctor recommends and why he or she feels it is best for you.
If your hair is very short, you may wish to let it grow out before surgery, so that it's long enough to hide the scars while they heal.
Whether your forehead lift is performed in an outpatient facility or in the hospital, you should arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery, and to help take care of you for a day or two.
The surgery package price includes the surgeon's fee, the outpatient hospital and operating room expenses and the anesthesiologist’s fees, and varies depending on the number of other associated procedures performed.
What to Expect After forehead lift Surgery
Patients may experience some numbness and temporary discomfort around the incision, which can be controlled with prescription medication. Patients who are prone to headaches may be treated with an additional longer-acting local anesthesia during surgery as a preventive measure.
Most of the visible signs of surgery should fade completely within about three weeks. Minor swelling and bruising can be concealed with special camouflage makeup.
Resuming Physical Activities
Although you should be up and about in a day or two, plan on taking it easy for at least the first week after surgery. You should be able to shower and shampoo your hair within two days, or as soon as the bandage is removed. Coloring your hair should be delayed at least six weeks following the procedure.
Most patients are able to return to work or school in a week to ten days. Vigorous physical activity should be limited for several weeks, including jogging, bending, heavy housework, sex, or any activity that increases your blood pressure. Prolonged exposure to heat or sun should be limited for several months.
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