Forehead Lift (Brow Lift) Surgery

Introduction

Over time, facial features undergo age-related changes that may make you look tired, angry, sad, or older than you feel. These changes often occur first in the forehead and eyebrow region. A forehead lift, also known as a brow lift, reduces forehead lines and creases, and can improve frown lines that may appear between your eyebrows. Sagging eyebrows may also be lifted with this pro-cedure, restoring a firmer, more youthful appearance to the upper portion of your face.

Why a Forehead Lift?

The ageing process and environmental factors, like sun damage, cause the skin’s support network of collagen and elastin to break down. As a result, the skin loses its structure and elasticity and be-comes lax. Additionally, layers of muscle weaken, causing lines and wrinkles in the brow region to become increasingly apparent. A forehead lift tightens loose skin on the forehead and adjusts under-lying muscles which contribute to frown lines.

Preparation

The operation is done under general anaesthesia or sedation so all the necessary preoperative assessment are done prior. For a gen-eral anaesthetic you will asked to refrain from food for 6 hours. You are able to continue to drink plain water 2 hours prior to the proce-dure. For sedation you may have a very light breakfast prior to the procedure.

Tricophytic Lift

A tricophytic lift ( behind the hairline ) is performed above after using a special tumescence solution to ease dissection, reduce swelling and bleeding. The skin is usually lifted up fairly easily and the muscles around the brows are elevated to reduce their mus-cles contraction effect. Once the correct amount of elevation has been achieved the relevant amount of excess skin is removed and dissolvable sutures are placed. The forehead is preoperatively marked behind the hairline to camouflage the scar and hair will grow through the scar at around 4-6 weeks so it will be almost invisible.

Recovery & Results

Mr Kassam will recommend cold compresses or pain medication, and that you keep your head elevated as you recover, which will help to reduce bruising and swelling. Bruising normally fades quickly. Mr Kassam will also place a head bandage on you for 3 days to prevent any bleeding. You should avoid strenuous activity, such as heavy lifting or exercise to allow your body sufficient time to heal. Scars will be well hidden within your hairline and you should be able to notice the results very soon after your procedure. A forehead lift can significantly reduce the appearance of creases, frown lines and a sagging brow line and will rejuvenate your facial expressions to reflect the way you feel.