Forehead Lift (brow lift) - Past, Present, and Future . . .
Sagging eyebrows, deep frown lines and furrows render an image of sadness and anger. Patients often complain that their co-workers ask them why they are angry, while they are not! They want to erase these false signs and have a more open-eyed and happy look. A forehead lift not only lifts sagging eyebrows but also disables the muscle that cause deep frown lines. The classical forehead lift is done by making an incision on top of the scalp from one ear to the other and pulling the forehead skin up. Although this is a very effective and lasting method it might not be ideal for those who are bald or have high foreheads. In these people an endoscopic forehead lift replaces the long scar with few small incisions through which camera instruments are inserted to do the surgery. Some surgeons feel that endoscopic forehead lift does not offer as much of a dramatic result as does traditional forehead lift. The latest technique for lifting the forehead eliminates scalp incisions all together. The transpalpebral forehead lift utilizes an incision in the eyelid fold in order to gain access to the surgical sites in the forehead and the frown region. This incision is often times used to remove redundant upper eyelid skin as well. I perform all three procedures and would be happy to help you with your decision during your consultation.
How is Forehead Lift performed?
Forehead lift is performed on an outpatient basis. After going home it is important to keep the head of the bed elevated in order to help reduce swelling and discomfort. Dressings are removed a few days after surgery and patients are able to wash their hair from then on. Most people can return to work in about a week and back to exercising in two weeks.
Forehead lift like all other surgical procedures carries certain risks and potential complications. There is a small risk of approximately 2% of bleeding or infection. There is a risk of developing thinning of the hair or even balding at the incision sites. You should be aware that the position of eyebrows are dynamic and depend on one’s mood. Furthermore, eyebrows are not usually held at an identical level. Therefore, after surgery, despite the surgeon’s efforts, there might be subtle differences between the position and the shape of the eyebrows. Although the muscles that induce frowning are weakened some wrinkles will remain due to long lasting skin changes.
My goal is to give you a more relaxed and happy look, which is natural and inconspicuous.
During your consultation Dr. Younai will review your treatment options for forehead lift, including pros and cons of each procedure, potential risks and complications, recovery course, pre and post operative instructions, and esthetic outcomes. There are also many before-and-after pictures and high resolution images of forehead lift available in our photo gallery.
Los Angeles famous Dr. Younai is a board certified plastic surgeon who receives patients at the California Center for Plastic Surgery from the Northern as well as the Southern California region. Some of these cities include Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Pasadena, Glendale, Valencia, Palmdale, Fresno, and Oxnard.