brow lift
Introduction
A forehead lift or "browlift" is a surgical procedure that restores a more youthful, refreshed look to the area above the eyes. The procedure corrects drooping brows and improves the horizontal lines and furrows that can make a person appear angry, sad or tired.
Forehead lift is often performed in conjunction with a facelift to provide a smoother overall look to the face. Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) may also be performed at the same time as a forehead lift, especially if a patient has significant skin overhang in the upper eyelids. Sometimes, patients who believe they need upper-eyelid surgery find that a forehead lift better meets their surgical goals.
The surgery
A forehead lift is performed in hospital under general anaesthesia.
Access to the forehead can be via a number of approaches either within the hair (Coronal), at the hairline or even within the forehead itself. The best technique depends on the patient’s physical characteristics, hairline and surgical aims.
Complications whilst uncommon and usually minor can occur. Complications that can occur include: Infection and bleeding, loss of sensation along or just beyond the incision. In rare cases, the nerves that control eyebrow movement may be injured on one or both sides, resulting in a loss of ability to raise the eyebrows or wrinkle the forehead. Some of your hair around the incision may fall out and may temporarily be a bit thinner. Normal growth will usually resume within a few weeks or months. Permanent hair loss is rare. Poor scarring and additional surgery are also possible.
After your Surgery
Patients usually stay overnight in hospital in order to convalesce and to be observed for any early complications. However this will depend on your general health, the extent of the procedure, and your surgeon's advice.
If bandages were used, they will be removed a day or two after surgery. Most stitches or clips will be removed within two weeks.
As the nerves heal, numbness on the top of your scalp may be replaced by itching. These sensations may take as long as six months to fully disappear.
Returning to normal activities is an individual matter, but most people return to work within two to four weeks and to more vigorous exercise after six weeks.
To be able to drive a vehicle you must be comfortable, off all strong pain killers and moving freely, this can vary from one to four weeks after the operation.