FOREHEAD LIFT

You Are a Candidate if:

•	You have a brow that sags and causes “hooding” over the outside corner of the eyelid.
•	You have an “angry” look due to the slumping of the eyebrows towards the bridge of the nose.
•	You have excess forehead tissue.
•	You have noticeable forehead wrinkles and creases.

Intended Result

•	A more alert and rested appearance.
•	Smoothing of the forehead lines and creases.
•	Decreased excess upper eyelid skin.

Procedure

•	The procedure is usually performed under I.V. Sedation (twilight sleep) in our AAAASF certified surgical facility.
•	Incisions are designed in front of or behind the hairline, or in the forehead creases, depending on your particular anatomy.
•	Weakening of the muscles that are responsible for pulling the brow down and release of fibrous tissue limiting brow elevation is performed during the procedure.
•	Excess skin is removed.

Recuperation and Healing

•	Most patients feel well enough to perform non-physical work in five to seven days.
•	Pain is typically mild and limited.
•	Swelling is noticeably improved in seven to fourteen days with minimal bruising.
•	Some may develop black eyes immediately after surgery.
•	Return to full exercise activity in four to six weeks.

Surgeon’s Note

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