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FOREHEAD LIFT
A
forehead lift or "browlift" is a 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.
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. Dr. Rose
may use the conventional surgical method, in
which the incision is hidden just behind the
hairline; or it may be performed with the use
of an endoscope, a viewing instrument that allows
the procedure to be performed with minimal incisions.
Both techniques yield similar results -- smoother
forehead skin and a more animated appearance.
| Procedure:
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Minimize
forehead creases, drooping eyebrows, hooding
over eyes, furrowed forehead and frown lines
by removing excess tissue, altering muscles
and tightening the forehead skin. May be done
using the traditional technique, with an incision
across the top of the head just behind the
hairline; or with the use of an endoscope,
which requires 3 to 5 short incisions. Most
often done on people over 40.
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| Length: |
1
to 2 hours.
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| Anesthesia: |
Local
with sedation, or general.
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| In/Outpatient: |
Usually
outpatient. |
| Side
Effects: |
Temporary
swelling, numbness, headaches, bruising. Traditional
method: Possible itching and hair loss. |
| Risks: |
Injury
to facial nerve, causing loss of motion, muscle
weakness, or asymmetrical look. Infection.
Broad or excessive scarring. |
| Recovery: |
Back
to work: 7 to 10 days, usually sooner for
endoscopic forehead lift. More strenuous activity:
several weeks. Full recovery from bruising:
2 to 3 weeks. Limit sun exposure for several
months. |
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"I
wanted to thank you. Now I am officially
dancing around the house! Really you have
changed my life. I couldn't even look
in a mirror before we started, and now
I look for mirrors! I think you're amazing.
It's unbelievable the difference you have
made in my life. I just wanted you to
know how happy I am. We couldn't have
imagined a better outcome."
--Jan
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