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Forehead Lift - browlift
In a forehead lift, the muscles and tissues that cause the furrowing or drooping are removed or altered to smooth the forehead, raise the eyebrows and minimize frown lines. The surgery is performed with the use of an endoscope, a viewing instrument that allows the procedure to be performed with minimal incisions. This is commonly called "keyhole surgery" . The result is smoother forehead skin and a more youthful appearance. If you're considering a forehead lift, this website will provide a basic understanding of the procedure, when it can help, how it's performed and what results you can expect. It won't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. A forehead lift is most commonly performed in the 40-60 age range, to minimize the visible effects of aging. However, it can also help people of any age who have developed furrows or frown lines due to stress or over active muscles. Individuals with inherited conditions, such as a low, heavy brow or furrowed lines above the nose can achieve a more alert and refreshed look with this procedure. 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. Patients who are bald, who have a receding hairline, or who have had previous upper eyelid surgery may still be good candidates for forehead lift. Your surgeon will simply alter the incision location or perform a more conservative operation. Remember, a forehead lift can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it won't necessarily change your looks to match your ideal or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them in detail with your surgeon. Complications are rare and usually minor when a forehead lift is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. Yet, the possibility of complications must be considered. In rare cases, the nerves that control eyebrow movement may be bruised on one side, resulting in a temporary loss of ability to raise the eyebrows or wrinkle the forehead for up to 3 months. Permanent injury to this nerve occurs in less than 1 in 1000 cases however, additional surgery may be required to correct the problem. Formation of a broad scar is also a rare complication. This may be treated surgically by removing the wide scar tissue so a new, thinner scar may result. Also, in some patients, hair loss may occur along the scar edges. Loss of sensation across part of the forehead is also rare. Infection and bleeding are rare, but are possibilities. If a major complication should occur during an endoscopic forehead lift, your surgeon may have to abandon the endoscopic approach and switch to the conventional, open procedure, which will result in a more extensive scar and a longer recovery period. Such complications are rare, much less than 1 percent of all endoscopy procedures. You can reduce your risk of complications by closely following your surgeon's instructions both before and after surgery. For a better understanding of how a forehead lift might change your appearance, look into a mirror and place your fingers above each eyebrow. Lift the eyebrows upward to what appears the most attractive level. That is approximately what a forehead lift would do for you. If you decide to consult your surgeon, he will first evaluate your face, including the skin and underlying bone, and your pattern of facial aging. During your consultation, he will discuss your goals for the surgery and ask you about certain medical conditions that could cause problems during or after the procedure, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, blood-clotting problems, or the tendency to develop large scars. Be sure to tell him if you have had previous facial surgery, if you smoke, or if you take any medications. Your surgeon will explain the surgical technique, the recommended type of anesthesia, the type of facility where the surgery will be performed, the risks and the costs involved. Don't hesitate to ask him any questions you may have, especially those regarding your expectations and concerns about the results of surgery.
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A forehead lift or "browlift" is a procedure that restores a more youthful, refreshed look to the area above the eyes. It stops you looking tired and unhappy. The procedure corrects drooping brows and improves the horizontal lines and furrows that can make a person appear angry, sad 
