Forehead Lift Chicago, IL

The forehead lift, also known as a brow lift, is a plastic surgery procedure which can improve the appearance of forehead creases, drooping eyebrows, hooding above the eyes, frown lines, and forehead furrows in order to restore a more youthful, refreshed appearance to the brow area. The procedure can effectively smooth the forehead and elevate the eyebrows. Forehead lifts may be performed with traditional techniques or with the use of an endoscopic.

Candidates for the forehead lift should be physically healthy and realistic in their expectations. Most patients are aged forty to sixty-five.

The forehead lift may be performed in a surgeon’s office-based facility, a hospital, or an outpatient surgery center. Anesthetic options include local anesthesia with sedation, or general anesthesia. The average surgery time is about one to two hours.

Surgery begins by making an incision which is commonly located at or behind the hairline. For an endoscopic forehead lift, several smaller incisions are made. Once the incision is made, the surgeon will remove excess tissue, alter the muscles, and elevate the eyebrows if necessary. The forehead skin is tightened, excess skin is trimmed, and the incisions are closed. Bandages may be applied to the forehead.

Bruising and swelling are common after the forehead lift. Most of the swelling fades within a week or so while the majority of bruising will fade within two to three weeks. Patients may experience numbness, headaches, or other discomfort which can be controlled with medication. Itching and hair loss may also occur with the traditional approach. Recovery tends to be easier and shorter with the endoscopic technique. Bandages are usually removed within one to two days after the forehead lift, and stitches within one to two weeks.