| FAQ : Criteria |
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Who is a candidate for Forehead Lift? |
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In general, the best candidates for forehead lift are :
- People with good facial skin elasticity
- In good physical health
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Psychologically stable
- Non-smokers, or able to stop before and during the
healing process
- Wanting to improve the appearance of furrows or frown lines
on the forehead
- Well informed in regard to the procedure’s outcome
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Having realistic expectations
Note: Patients who are
bald, who have a receding hairline, or who have had previous upper-eyelid
surgery, may still be good candidates for forehead lift. The surgeon will simply
alter the incision location or perform a more conservative
operation. |
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| FAQ : Surgical Procedure |
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What is a forehead lift? |
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A forehead lift is the surgical removal of
excess fat and skin, as well as a tightening of the muscles in the forehead
area. It can correct sagging brows or deep furrows between the eyes. It is often
done in conjunction with a facelift in order to create a smoother facial
appearance overall. |
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How is a forehead lift performed? |
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Because of individual factors, not everyone
will achieve the same results from a forehead lift. Your plastic surgeon will
select the surgical technique that he or she feels will obtain the best outcome
for you. |
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How much pain is there? |
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The amount of pain experienced varies from
person to person, and depends on the method used. In general, more extensive
procedures can give better correction of the aging changes in the face, but at
the cost of greater operating time, more risk, longer swelling, slower recovery,
and greater cost. You should discuss your goals, budget, and pain tolerance with
your surgeon in order to help him/her determine the procedure, or combination of
procedures, that will produce the best results for you. |
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How long does the procedure take? |
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Forehead lifts normally take one to two
hours, depending on the complexity of your individual procedure. |
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What precautions should I take during my recovery?
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You should rest and be relatively inactive
for the first two days after your procedure. After you begin to get up and about
you should still plan on relaxing for about a week. Your bandages will be
removed after about two days and you will be able to wash and shampoo your hair.
Other precautions your surgeon will ask you to take will be based on the
surgical approach he or she used. |
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| FAQ : Result |
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What are some of the most common benefits of this
procedure? |
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A forehead lift is usually quite successful at
restoring a more youthful, refreshed look to the area above the eyes. While this
procedure cannot stop the aging process, it can often make a person appear to be
a decade younger than their actual age. Most patients are pleased with the
results of a forehead lift, no matter which surgical method was used. Often,
patients don't realize how much the wrinkled, loose skin on their forehead
contributed to the appearance of aging until they see how much younger and more
rested they appear after the lift. The eyebrow shape may be improved, horizontal
lines are much improved, and even vertical lines may be eliminated. For a better
understanding of how a forehead lift might change your appearance, look into a
mirror and place the palms of your hands at the outer edges of your eyes, above
your eyebrows. Gently draw the skin up to raise the brow and the forehead area.
Now smile. What you see is close to what a forehead lift would do for you. It is
important that you realize that the texture of the skin will not be changed by a
forehead lift. Acne scars, age spots, fine lines and smoker’s creases will soon
return to their original texture, no matter how tight the skin is pulled.
However, skin treatments such as laser resurfacing or chemical resurfacing can
improve the texture of the skin, and these procedures are frequently used in
combination with a forehead lift. |
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What is the long-term outcome like for most
people? |
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Most people are pleased with the results of a forehead
lift, no matter which surgical method was used. Many people only have one lift
in a lifetime, while others have a second surgery 7 - 15 years later. The
results of a forehead lift are different for every individual. Remember that a
forehead lift cannot stop the aging process, but your forehead will always be
smoother and firmer than it would be if you hadn’t had this
procedure. |
