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 Deep
furrows on the forehead, frown lines over the eyes,
drooping eyebrows, and hood-like skin over the eyes are
all conditions that can make you look older than you are
– or feel. Whether age or heredity causes these
conditions, a forehead lift (or brow lift) can give you
a more youthful, animated and alert appearance.
A forehead
lift, or brow lift, moves eyebrows back where they
belong: at or above the brow bone. It may also smooth
the furrows in the lower forehead as well as reduce the
drooping skin above the eyes. As a result of the
surgery, the eyes appear more open, more rested and
youthful.
Drooping
eyebrows are often one of the first signs of aging. This
condition is frequently overlooked because most people
are unaware of the problem and the amount of improvement
correction can provide. Drooping brows cause the upper
lids to droop and move downward. In extreme cases, the
eyelid skin can touch or overlap the eyelashes. People
often comment that their eyes appear to be getting
smaller or more deeply set. A drooping brow contributes
to the tired look observed at the end of the day. For
women, this condition frequently causes eye makeup to
end up on the upper part of their eyelids lids soon
after it is applied.
Forehead lift, or brow lift, surgery may lessen the
deeper "crow's feet" next to the outer corners of the
eye but will not reduce other lines or folds around the
eyes. The lift will not correct excess skin or pouching
caused by fat deposits in the lids. In order to achieve
the best result, combining a forehead lift, or brow
lift, with other procedures such as
eyelid surgery, a
facelift or
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections is recommended.
Understanding the procedure
During your consultation, your eyes, brows, forehead and
hairline will be analyzed to determine the appropriate
procedure. In forehead lift surgery, the incisions are
placed behind the hairline of the scalp or at the
hairline where the forehead and scalp meet. Placement
depends upon the height of the patient's hairline. In
order to achieve a natural result, it is critical to
avoid appreciable altering of the hair pattern. The
incisions for a brow lift are placed on the forehead or
above the brows only when especially indicated. Great
care is taken to place incisions within the hair,
hairline, or naturally-occurring fold of skin to make
the resulting scars as inconspicuous as possible.
A turban-type
head dressing may be applied following surgery that is
removed in the office the day after surgery. The
discomfort following a forehead, or brow lift, is
usually minimal. Oral medications are prescribed to help
you rest comfortably after surgery. Stitches and/or
staples are removed about five to six days following
surgery and involve little discomfort.
After
surgery
Swelling of the face peaks around 72 hours and, as a
general rule, is not noticeable after one to three
weeks. Resting and sleeping in an elevated position
helps to reduce swelling and increase comfort. Bruising
may occur. If bruising develops, it is gone in three
to six weeks. Areas of numbness, firmness and tenderness
around the incisions is common. Normal sensations
gradually return within several weeks to months after
the surgery; however, in the case of forehead lift,
scalp sensation may never be quite the same.
Experiencing itching sensations during the healing
process is normal.
Certain
activities are restricted after a forehead or brow lift
to protect healing tissues. Facial expressions should be
limited for three to six weeks while the brow assumes a
new position. Because areas around the incisions and/or
scalp may remain numb for several months, caution must
be used with curling irons and hair dryers. Ultra violet
light may darken maturing scars, so care when going into
the sun is recommended.
Since nothing
heals symmetrically or suddenly, the best results can be
expected from three to six months after surgery. As with
all cosmetic surgeries, the best outcome is achieved by
conscientiously following the instructions given you.
We invite you
to call our office and make an appointment to allow us
to determine if you are a good candidate for the
procedure.
Visit Our
Plastic /
Cosmetic Surgery
office in
Anderson, South Carolina (SC). |
