Eyebrow Lift / Forehead Lift Surgery
Overview
Before the forehead lift surgery is conducted, the surgeon examines the patient’s forehead. The surgeon provides thorough preoperative instructions, takes a detailed medical history, answers any questions the patient may have and performs a physical examination to determine the patient’s fitness for surgery.
There might be some lifestyle changes the patient may have to make before the surgery. For instance, the patient may be asked to quit smoking, at least temporarily. The patient can also be asked to avoid alcohol and some medications. People who regularly take any anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin will be asked to stop it for a specified period before the surgery. These medicines are known to cause increased bleeding.
The sections of hair will be held away from the surgery area. Local anaesthesia along with sedation is usually used during a brow lift surgery. At the time of the procedure, the tissues and muscles that cause the drooping are transformed to smoothen the forehead, reduce frown lines, and raise the eyebrows. After removing excess tissue, skin, and muscle, the surgeon closes the incision with stitches. The hair and face are washed to avoid irritation in the scalp skin.
The treated area is enfolded with a sterile padding and an elastic bandage to avoid swelling and bleeding. After the completion of the surgery, the patient is taken into a recovery area where they are closely monitored.
The patient will have sutures and dressing on the forehead for the first couple of days after surgery. The recovery time period differs from patient to patient. However, for a speedy and safe recovery process, the patient should apply ice pack to minimise swelling and take the necessary doctor-prescribed painkillers.
After the surgery, doctors may also ask the patient to avoid any strenuous activities for two weeks, such as heavy weights lifting, swimming, or jogging. Moreover, patients are advised not to shower or wash hair until the bandages are removed. The patient is also required to keep the head elevated with pillows for at least two days after the procedure.
After the stitches are removed, (in approximately one to two weeks), the patient can return to work or their usual routine.
Though the results of forehead lift surgery are unique to each patient, one can expect to get the following benefits:
- Better positioned eyebrows to suit the face
- Fewer wrinkles and lines around the forehead
- Youthful look
- Correction of droopy or uneven eyebrows
Other Conditions & Treatments
- Baldness (Hair Fall)
- Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift Surgery)
- Body Functional Issues
- Breast Enlargement / Breast Implants Surgery
- Breast Lift Surgery
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Face Lift Surgery
- Facial Implants Surgery
- Gynecomastia
- Hair Restoration Surgery
- Lip Augmentation
- Lymphedema (Lymphatic Obstruction)
- Mastectomy
- Nose Related Problems
- Obesity and Overweight Surgery
- Thigh Lift Surgery (Thighplasty)
- Tummy Tuck/ Fat Removal Surgery (Abdominoplasty)