A forehead or brow lift could be a good option for you if you would like to have a smoother, more youthful and rested appearance. Forehead and brow lifts are best for patients who are otherwise in good health, without active diseases or serious, pre-existing medical conditions.

Forehead and brow lifts are most commonly used to reduce the appearance of aging in people 40-60 years old, but they can help people of any age who have developed furrows or frown lines from stress or muscle activity. The procedure can also give a more alert and refreshed look to people with inherited conditions, such as a low, heavy brow or furrowed lines above the nose.

Schedule a consultation today by calling our Plastic Surgery Clinic at Domino's Farms at 734-998-6022, or our Center for Facial Cosmetic Surgery at 800-493-3223 (FACE).

During the consultation, you will have the opportunity to discuss your goals and the results you would like to achieve. Your surgeon will work with you to reach an understanding about what you can expect from this procedure and the long-term benefits. You should expect to:

• Provide a complete medical history. Include information about: any previous surgical procedures; past and present medical conditions; and all medications or herbal supplements you are taking
• Have your surgeon to examine your face, including the skin and underlying bone
• Discuss possible risks and complications

Your surgeon will choose a technique depending on your facial features and your surgeon's assessment of what will provide the best outcome for you. Coronal incision and endoscopic surgery are the two most common methods of forehead lift.

Coronal Incision

First, the surgeon will make an incision behind the hairline, from ear to ear. Alternatively, the surgeon may place the incision at the hairline in order to avoid adding more height to the forehead of men with receding hairlines or women with thinning hair. The surgeon then lifts away the skin of the forehead from the underlying muscles and removes excess skin. The surgeon then closes the incision with sutures (stitches), clips or staples.

We use general anesthetic so that you will sleep and remain comfortable throughout the procedure. Local anesthesia with intravenous sedation is also an option for some patients.

Endoscopic Surgery

First, your surgeon makes an incision and places an endoscope under the skin in order to get a clear view of the muscles and tissues. The surgeon then inserts another instrument through a separate incision and lifts the forehead skin, removing or altering the muscles and underlying tissues. He uses sutures or a temporary fixation device to tack up the forehead skin. The skin heals in the new position and will remain there after fixation is removed. We frequently use this procedure with younger patients who are just beginning to have brow problems.

Options to Enhance the Procedure

We frequently do forehead lifts in combination with other procedures such as a face lift or an eyelid lift (blepharoplasty). Your surgeon may also recommend injections of collagen or Botox™ to alleviate deep creases in your forehead or frown lines between your eyebrows.

After your consultation and decisions about surgery, we will give you pre-operative information that explains everything you should do and know before your procedure. Your surgical team will instruct you on how to prepare. You should arrange for someone to drive you home after your surgery. You also may want to make arrangements for someone to help you for a day or two while you heal.

During recovery, it’s very important that you follow your surgeon's instructions. This will promote healing and improve progress towards your new physical appearance. Also, it is important that you attend all follow-up appointments so that your surgeon can assess your long-term results and answer any questions or concerns.