Forehead Lift (Brow Lift)
Are your eyebrows droopy? Is your forehead full of horizontal lines and furrows, making you appear tired, angry or sad even when you’re actually well rested and content? A forehead lift, or brow lift, can restore a more youthful, refreshed look to the area above your eyes by removing or altering the muscles and tissues in your forehead. It will correct the sagging or low position of the eyebrows, soften horizontal creases across the forehead and erase the worried or angry expression that can result from frown lines.
Often performed in tandem with a surgical face lift, the outcome is a more relaxed and refreshed appearance. Eyelid surgery may also be performed at the same time as a forehead lift, especially if you have significant skin overhang in your upper eyelids. Sometimes, those who believe they need upper-eyelid surgery find that a forehead lift better meets their surgical goals.
If you’re ready for a forehead lift, it’s time to discuss your goals with Robert Schmid, M.D. During a cosmetic surgery consultation, he will explain your options as he explains the procedure to you and answers your questions. He’ll take into account your lifestyle, goals and personal preferences in tandem with his sound, experienced surgical judgment when making recommendations to you. He will answer your questions and explain the entire process, working hard to diffuse any worries or concerns you may have.
For your reference, we’ve provided basic information on the procedure (in the box entitled “Forehead Lift at a Glance”) as well as forehead lift before and after photos so you can see examples of Dr. Schmid’s work.
Scheduling your first consultation with Dr. Schmid is easy! Simply call us at 806-797-6398 or contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Other Facial Surgery Procedures
Forehead Lift (Brow Lift) at a Glance
| 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. |
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| 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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