FOREHEAD LIFT

WHO IS A CANDIDATE?

This procedure, sometimes called a coronal lift or brow lift, lifts the forehead, eyebrows and skin around the eyes to give a rested, more youthful appearance. It is an uncomplicated procedure, which gives results that can last for 5 to 10 years or more. A forehead-lift is intended to soften the lines in the forehead and frown lines above and between the eyes. It may be used to improve drooping eyebrows or "hooding" of the upper eyelids. If you have deep furrows at the top of your nose (glabellar frown lines) a portion of the muscle between your eyebrows will be removed to correct this. The benefits of this operation can be very dramatic.

INTENDED RESULTS

A more youthful and rested appearance to the forehead and upper eyelids.

PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION

The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia.

The forehead skin is lifted and repositioned. The muscles that cause frown lines are weakened.

The standard forehead-lifts employ an incision across the top of your head, just an inch or so behind your hair line. If you have a high hair line or a receding hair line, the incision will be made at the hair line. This may result in a more visible scar and may require that you wear your hair in such a way as to camouflage the scar.

The operation is done using an endoscope (a narrow hollow instrument with a fiber optic light source and camera) and a small special instrument. Endoscopic forehead-lifts use several short incision placed in the hair line.

Staples or screws are used to hold the scalp in the new position for 10-14 days.

RECUPERATION AND HEALING

The patient may go home with dressings which are usually removed on the first or second day after surgery.

Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication.

Sutures or staples are removed within 10 days.

Most swelling and bruising is gone in 7-10 days.

Smoking must be avoided for at least 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery

OTHER OPTIONS

Additional procedures that may enhance the result are Lower and/or Upper Eyelid Lift, Face Lift, or other facial procedures or implants.

INSURANCE GUIDELINES

This procedure is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment.

NOTE

The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.