Lifting of the forehead (foreheadlift, frontlift - lifting the forehead)

It is often used to improve: drooping eyebrows, wrinkled and sagging skin around the outer eyes and forehead wrinkles. The youthful fresh look returns, the frowning and tired look softens. A brow lift is often used to better contour the face. The hairline usually hides faint scars from surgery.

What can be achieved with a forehead lift?

A forehead lift rejuvenates the upper part of the face. It is most effective for patients who wish to correct:

• Deep wrinkles on the forehead
• Drooping eyebrows
• Wrinkled and sagging skin in the outer part of the eye
• Low-set eyebrows by birth

Who is a good candidate for a forehead lift?

• Women and men who wish to correct one or more of the above-described signs of age
• You must be healthy
• Have realistic ideas about the operation
• Being motivated for the operation, and not proceeding to it under someone else's influence

Men and women of all ages. Older adults may desire rejuvenation, and in young patients with low-lying brows from birth, a forehead lift can elevate them.

An appointment with Dr. Zayakova is the first step to a new, better face shape. She will assess your overall facial structure, skin, wrinkles, folds and hairline . You will be able to ask the questions that concern you. Changing your appearance will affect your self-esteem and confidence.

An informed consent This is a document that describes in detail the procedure, the possible risks and complications of it and anesthesia, financial relationships. You should carefully read what is written. If you have any questions, feel free to ask your plastic surgeon or anesthesiologist.

What is the operation?

The operation can be done under local or general anesthesia. Its duration is no less than two hours. The incision is made in the hairy part of the head. The skin is lifted and the excess is removed. The final scar is not visible. It remains in the hair area.
A compression bandage is made. A 24-hour stay in a healthcare facility is required if you have had a general anaesthetic. The endoscopic technique is possible in cases where there is no excess skin.

What to expect after the operation?

The very next day the bandage is changed. After 48 hours, the head can be washed without any worries. The bandage is removed and an elastic band is put on you, which you should wear for at least 2-3 weeks. There may be swelling and bruising, a feeling of tension, stretching, which subsides in about 10-15 days. Usually, after such an intervention, patients experience numbness in the incision line. The restoration of sensitivity takes several months. The sutures are removed every 5-10 days. Camouflage cosmetics can be used.
A patient who has undergone such an operation can return to work after 10-15 days if he feels ready for it. Sports should be postponed for a month.

How long-lasting is the effect of a forehead lift?

The results of this surgery are not permanent. You can also wish for other procedures after 5 or 10 years. But on the other hand, the results are permanent: years later, your face will continue to look better than if you didn't have a facelift.

Are there any risks?

All surgical interventions carry risk and plastic surgery is no exception. Serious complications are not common when the operation is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon.
Usually after such an intervention, patients experience numbness in the incision line. This is due to the separation of the scalp during the operation. Recovery of sensitivity takes several months.

Revision surgery: It is performed after a complication or an unsatisfactory aesthetic result. The incisions are made along the old scars. Recovery is faster and easier.

Please contact us and ask the questions that concern you.