Problem.

Forehead sags or brows hang too low and too close to the eyes. There may be deep vertical furrows (frown lines) between the eyebrows, and horizontal wrinkles on the forehead.

Who is a candidate?

• Individuals who desire a more youthful and rested appearance to the forehead and upper eyelids.
   
• Individuals with sagging forehead skin and brows that are unattractive.

Procedure description.

Performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia, incisions for the forehead lift are usually made behind the hairline. For patients with high foreheads, incisions are made in front of the hairline. During the procedure, forehead skin is lifted and repositioned, and the muscles that cause frown lines are weakened.

Recuperation and healing.

Initial discomfort is controlled with oral medication, and patients leave the hospital with their head wrapped in dressings which are removed on the first or second day following surgery. Sutures are removed within 10 days, and most swelling or bruising is gone in 10 to 14 days.

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