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Forehead Lift
Procedure
A forehead lift is often performed to treat conditions associated with the
aging process. It will minimize forehead creases, drooping eyebrows, hooding over
eyes, furrowed forehead, and frown lines by removing excess tissue and
re-draping skin. Correction could be made through open approach or endoscopic
techniques. The open procedure could be made through coronal or temporal
approach. The incision by your surgeon is designed to be inconspicuous when
healed. Through the incision made your surgeon can remove parts of your
muscle that are causing wrinkling and frown lines, remove excess skin, and
lift your eyebrows to a more pleasing level.
Length of Procedure
This procedure usually last 1 to 2 hours depending on the extent of the
surgery.
Type of Anesthesia
This procedure is usually done under local anesthesia with sedation, on an
outpatient basis.
Side Effects
You will notice some temporary puffiness and discoloration that may involve
the eyelid and cheek area. In most cases bruising and swelling is resolved
within the first couple of weeks. You will experience numbness and headaches,
which also will subside in a couple of weeks. The headaches and any pain can
be controlled by prescription medication. You will also experience some
itching of the scalp as the nerves begin to heal.
Risks
Fortunately, significant complications from this procedure are infrequent,
and thousands of people undergo this procedure with no complications.
However, anyone that is considering this procedure should be aware of the
benefits and risks. The potential complications of this surgery are best
discussed on a personal basis with your surgeon. Though some complications
that may be discussed are injury to facial nerves, loss of motion, muscle
weakness, or asymmetrical look, infection, bleeding, and excessive scarring.
Recovery
You will be advised by your surgeon not return to work for 7 to 10 days after
surgery. More strenuous activity can resume after several weeks. Your
bruising will subside between 2 to 3 weeks, and exposure to the sun should be
limited for several months after surgery.
Reading about your prospective procedure is your first step in gathering
information. Once you have decided that the procedure is right for you, a
personal consultation is available for your convenience with Dr. H.A. Najafi.
This will give you a more detailed explanation of your prospective procedure
and answer any questions or concerns you have regarding your surgery. Click
on contact us to contact a member or our staff, to schedule your consultation
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