Forehead Lift

Who is it for?

Individuals with deep forehead wrinkles or lines due to stress, muscle activity, or genetic predisposition.

People with sagging eyebrows causing a tired, sad, or angry appearance.

Patients looking for a long-lasting solution to improve forehead skin appearance and brow position.

Recovery Period

The procedure itself usually takes about 1 to 2 hours.

Initial recovery period is typically 10 to 14 days, with patients able to return to work in 2 weeks.

Full recovery, with the cessation of swelling and the incisions fully healed, can take up to 6 months.

Potential Risks and Side Effects

Temporary numbness or discomfort around the incision sites.

Swelling and bruising are common but usually start to diminish within a few days.

Rare risks include infection, scarring, hair loss at the incision site, and asymmetry in eyebrow height.

Alternative Treatments

Anti-wrinkle injections (Botox) to temporarily alleviate wrinkles and lift the brow.

Laser skin resurfacing to improve skin texture and appearance.

Ultherapy, a non-surgical ultrasound procedure, to lift and tighten the brow and forehead skin.

Success Rate

Most patients report satisfaction with the outcome, with studies showing a high rate of patient satisfaction that ranges from 80% to 90%.

Procedure step-by-step overivew

Consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss goals, options, and the best technique for the procedure.

Pre-operative evaluation which may include lab tests and medication adjustments.

On the day of surgery, administration of anesthesia to ensure comfort during the procedure.

Making the incision(s) either behind the hairline for traditional lifts or within the hairline for endoscopic lifts.

Adjusting or removing part of the muscles and tissues to smooth forehead lines and elevate the brow.

Closing the incisions with sutures or surgical tape.

Monitoring in a recovery area followed by instructions for care at home.