Forehead lift surgery is a situation that may be required especially in patients who need face lift and eyelid aesthetics. In fact, forehead lines, which are our mimic lines, deepen over time and form vertical and horizontal lines. Buddha gives a tired and old expression to the person. Low eyebrows, forehead wrinkles and frowning eyebrows are among the causes of forehead lift surgery.
High eyebrows, non-frown eyebrows and a tight forehead are the planned goals with this surgery. If you have one or more of the following features, you may want to consider a forehead lift.
If your eyebrows are low and they are lower than they should be, making you look tired and sad,
If there are deep horizontal lines on your forehead that do not improve, If there is one or two deep vertical lines extending towards your nose between your two eyebrows,
What Can Be Done With Forehead Lift Surgery
Forehead lift surgery provides the correction of these problems. Eyebrows can be raised at the desired rate. Usually, this intervention can be performed together with facelift surgery, in which excess skin is removed and the middle and lower parts of the face are tightened. If your upper eyelid is drooping and you have bags under your eyes, your plastic surgeon may recommend eye surgery as well as forehead lift surgery.
Before the surgery, your doctor examines your forehead and upper eyelid area, paying attention to the movement of each muscle while you make various gestures during the examination. Then, he decides on the most suitable surgical technique for you, taking into account whether your eyebrows are low, the proportions on your face, the amount of excess skin on your upper eyelid, and where your hair starts on your forehead. The surgery is often performed under general anesthesia. Forehead lift surgery can be performed together with face lift and eyelid aesthetics.
Forehead Lift Surgery Process
In forehead lift surgery, an incision is made through the scalp. Then, the skin surrounding your forehead is separated from the underlying tissues and the muscles in this area are intervened. The excess skin is removed and the incision is closed in the anatomical plane. Take 5 days after the operation and there will be swelling around the eyes. 1-2 dressings will be enough. Stitches will be removed in about 10 days. Since the stitches are in the hair, there is no scar of the operation. You can return to your daily life and work in 7-10 days.