Forehead lifting
Procedure
An elevation of the forehead, also called a forehead lifting, is a procedure that eliminates excessive tissue, remodels the muscles and can reduce the forehead skin. This procedure can be performed using the traditional technique with a head incision right behind the hair line or using an endoscope that requires three to five short incisions but allows access to the relevant areas to be treated by incorporating a room and a monitor to view the dissected areas.
The duration of the operation is 1-2 hours.
Anesthesia
General anesthesia or intravenous sedation and local anesthesia are options for frontal lifting.
Stationary / Ambulatory
This is often an outpatient procedure.
Possible side effects
When using an endoscope, the patient may experience temporary swelling, numbness, headache and bruising. When using the traditional method, there is the possibility of itching and paracicatricular hair loss.
Risks
Facial nerve injury can cause loss of movement, muscle weakness, asymmetrical appearance, or persistent numbness.
Recovery
The patient usually returns to work seven to ten days and even earlier with an endoscopic frontal lift. The patient has to give up all intense activities for several weeks. The complete disappearance of bruises lasts between two and three weeks. You must limit exposure to the sun for several months to avoid hyperpigmentation of the forehead.
Results
The results of this procedure usually take 10-15 years.